José Rafael Meza Rivera
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Region:Americas
Country:Colombia
Department/Province/State:Huila
Sex1:Male
Age:20
Date of Killing:08/06/2024
Previous Threats:Specific threat to HRD
Type of Work:Indigenous community member
Organisation:Guardia índigena del resguardo Nasa Rionegro
Sector or Type of Rights the HRD Worked On:ESC/Civ&Pol Rights
Sector Detail:Indigenous peoples' rights, Land rights
More information:Programa Somos Defensores (PSD)
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URLs (links) of Interest
- https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2024/06/10/asesinan-a-joven-indigena-del-pueblo-nasa-en-huila/
- https://diariodelhuila.com/indigenas-del-huila-rechazan-asesinato-de-joven-integrante-de-su-comunidad/
- https://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/otras-ciudades/disidencias-de-las-far-en-huila-luto-por-crimen-de-joven-en-resguardo-indigena-familiares-denuncian-que-existian-amenazas-3351359