"At least 142 environmental advocates were killed around the world in 2024, with four more going missing, according to a new report by non-governmental organization Global Witness. Most of the victims were indigenous people or farmers, as well as activists against mining, logging, agriculture poaching and energy projects. Those carrying out the attacks were mostly criminal groups, although incidents involving state security forces were also recorded."
"Most of the killings remain unsolved. Colombia is the most dangerous country for so-called "environmental defenders" with 48 people killed, with Guatemala 20 victims and Mexico 18 victims the next most perilous countries. More than 80% of the victims were in Latin America, with the current report bringing the total number of deaths recorded there since 2012 to 2,253. While the worldwide number of deaths in 2024 fell by 28%, from 2023, Global Witness say the real number could be higher due to unreported cases."
At least 142 environmental advocates were killed globally in 2024 and four more were reported missing. Most victims were indigenous people, farmers, and activists opposing mining, logging, agricultural expansion, poaching and energy projects. Perpetrators were primarily criminal groups, with some incidents involving state security forces. Most killings remain unsolved. Colombia recorded 48 killings, Guatemala 20 and Mexico 18. More than 80% of victims were in Latin America, bringing that region's total since 2012 to 2,253 deaths, and reported global deaths fell 28% from 2023 amid likely underreporting. Governments have a role in protecting defenders by investigating attacks and prosecuting perpetrators.
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