Americas - HRD killing
Tuesday 20.12.2016 Guatemala - Latest Developments -
Human rights defenders continue to be killed in Guatemala
A journalist, a union activist and an environmental activist were murdered in separate events in early November.
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Wednesday 26.10.2016 Honduras - Latest Developments -
Leader of the Movimiento Campesino Unido murdered in Honduras
Attacks against land defenders in Honduras continue with the murder of José Ángel Flores and harassment of members of COPINH. Read more
Tuesday 20.9.2016 Honduras - Latest Developments -
Another activist is murdered as civic space restrictions continue in Honduras
Restrictions to civic space continue in Honduras with the murder of an environmental activist, criminalisation of peaceful protests and limitations to the right of freedom of expression Read more
Friday 26.8.2016 Guatemala - Latest Developments -
Journalists continue to work in a hostile environment in Guatemala
Civic space continues to be undermined in Guatemala as human rights defenders continue to face intimidation and harassment, and journalists operate in an increasingly hostile environment.
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Wednesday 6.7.2016 Honduras - Latest Developments -
Constant repression of protests in Honduras
The police repressed recent protests in Honduras with tears gas and water cannon while 12 journalists were killed in 2015. Read more
Wednesday 29.6.2016 Guatemala - Latest Developments -
Land rights activist killed
Several recent protests have passed off peacefully however the murder of several journalists in the early part of 2016 seriously undermines respect for civic space in Guatemala. Read more
Monday 20.6.2016 Colombia - Latest Developments -
Killing of human rights defenders worsens in 2016
The situation for human rights defenders in Colombia seems to be deteriorating. In the first week of March, five social leaders were assassinated. Minga movement protests have been repressed in recent months and journalists are facing higher risks while reporting, especially in conflict areas. Read more