Carlos Eduardo Cerquera
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Region:Americas
Country:Colombia
Department/Province/State:Huila
Sex1:Male
Age:39
Date of Killing:26/08/2024
Previous Threats:Specific threat to HRD
Organisation:Pro Capilla
Sector or Type of Rights the HRD Worked On:ESC/Civ&Pol Rights
Sector Detail:Abuse of power/corruption, Citizens' rights
More information:Programa Somos Defensores (PSD)
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URLs (links) of Interest
- https://www.lanacion.com.co/disidencias-habrian-asesinado-a-lider-comunal-en-la-plata-huila/
- https://www.infobae.com/colombia/2024/08/28/disidencias-de-las-farc-estarian-tras-el-asesinato-y-secuestro-de-un-lider-comunal-y-un-ganadero-en-huila/
- https://www.semana.com/nacion/articulo/asesinaron-a-carlos-eduardo-cerquera-lider-social-en-la-plata-huila/202441/