William Ferney Pazú Toconás
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Region:Americas
Country:Colombia
Department/Province/State:Cauca
Sex1:Male
Age:23
Date of Killing:30/06/2025
Previous Threats:General threats to HRD in the area
Type of Work:Indigenous community member
Organisation:Kwesx Fxiw / Movimiento Juvenil Álvaro Ulcué Chocué – Territorio ancestral de Jambaló
Sector or Type of Rights the HRD Worked On:ESC/Civ&Pol Rights
Sector Detail:Freedom of expression, Indigenous peoples' rights
More information:Programa Somos Defensores (PSD)
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URLs (links) of Interest
- https://nasaacin.org/no-cesan-las-violencias-en-el-norte-del-cauca-contra-las-semillas-de-nuestro-proceso-organizativo/
- https://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/otras-ciudades/asesinan-a-lider-cultural-en-zona-rural-de-jambalo-cauca-ya-son-21-los-lideres-asesinados-en-la-region-en-2025-3469255
- https://x.com/Indepaz/status/1941161401734640022