State-sponsored violence vs indigenous women assailed
“When I am outside, I am afraid that they will take or shoot me because that is what they always do to our colleagues."
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“When I am outside, I am afraid that they will take or shoot me because that is what they always do to our colleagues."
Despite being cleared of all charges, she remained a target of state suppression.
“We welcome the court’s decision on Betty’s case and the upholding of truth and justice. This proves once again the non-existence of the police’s credibility.”
"The arrest of Belen is a very clear example of the dangers of red-tagging, resulting in violations to the right to life, liberty and security of human rights defenders, including indigenous women human rights defenders who are fighting for their communities’ land, resources and rights.”
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