Polikalepo Kefu
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Region:Asia-Pacific
Country:Tonga
Department/Province/State:Tongatapu
Sex1:Male
Age:41
Date of Killing:01/05/2021
Previous Threats:Unknown
Type of Work:NGO member
Organisation:Tonga Leitis' Association / Pacific Protection Gender Inclusion Network
Sector or Type of Rights the HRD Worked On:ESC/Civ&Pol Rights
Sector Detail:LGBTIQ+
More information:Front Line Defenders
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URLs (links) of Interest
- https://monitor.civicus.org/explore/step-closer-justice-killing-tongan-lgbtiq-rights-activist/
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/03/outpouring-of-grief-after-alleged-of-leading-tongan-lgbtqi-activist
- https://tpplus.co.nz/pacific-region/president-of-tonga-leitis-association-activist-polikalepo-kefu-passes-away/
- https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/453406/life-in-prison-given-to-man-for-killing-human-rights-activist-in-tonga