Francisco do Nascimento de Melo
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Region:Americas
Country:Brazil
Department/Province/State:Amazonas
Nickname:Cafu
Sex1:Male
Age:48
Date of Killing:14/01/2025
Previous Threats:Specific threat to HRD
Type of Work:Farmer / Peasant
Sector or Type of Rights the HRD Worked On:ESC/Civ&Pol Rights
Sector Detail:Land rights, Peasant communities
More information:Front Line Defenders
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URLs (links) of Interest
- https://cptnacional.org.br/2025/01/16/violencia-amacro-2025/
- https://redeondadigital.com.br/policia/cafu-sangrou-fazendeiro-amazonas
- https://redeondadigital.com.br/policia/fazendeiro-matar-cafu-acre-amazonas