Eduardo Alarcón Diaz, died after two men on a motorcycle intercepted him and shot him four times, in the head and chest.
The crime occurred while he was working his own land. In 2009, Eduardo was the target of a shooting attempt, and since then had received several threats.
Eduardo Alarcón, was the son of a recognized community leader. In 2009, his brother José Miler Alarcón was also shot to death.
Eduardo is survived by his wife and two children.
Region:Americas
Country:Colombia
Department/Province/State:Huila
Sex1:Male
Age:38
Date of Killing:14/08/2014
Previous Threats:Yes
Type of Work:Community leader
Organisation:Comité Permanente por la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos
Sector or Type of Rights the HRD Worked On:ESC Rights
Sector Detail:Land Rights, Peasant Communities
More information:Front Line Defenders
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