In the most productive countries of cocaine in the world, more than 150 human rights defenders in Colombia were killed during the first nine months of 2022, a higher outcome than that registered during the same period in the previous year, according to what was announced The Office of the Secretary of Grievances Friday.
According to a statement from the agency, 157 people have died compared to 109 murders of similar type that were registered during the same period in 2021.
32 indigenous peoples were represented in the group, who make up 4.4% of Colombia’s 50 million people.
Recently, there was increased bloodshed in Colombia, which had previously experienced five decades of conflict until signing a peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces Group (FARC) in 2016.
Human rights organisations accuse members of the security forces, drug trafficking gangs, and armed groups that refused to fire their firearms.
Carlos Camarago, the secretary of Grieva Camarago, said, “I make a new request to illegal armed organisations to respect the life and safety of (indigenous societies) and human rights activists.”
They are essential to protecting society’s rights and advancing democracy, he continued.
In the nation that produces the most cocaine in the world, the provinces where armed groups are attempting to control drug plantations and smuggling routes have seen the highest number of reported killings.
According to Global Westens, Colombia is one of the most hazardous countries for human rights advocates.
In an effort to bring “total peace” to the country ravaged by conflict, the new Marxist President Gustavo Petro is attempting to negotiate the disarmament of the last rebel armed organisations and drug gangs.
Colombia: This year, more than 50 human rights activists have been killed.
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