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UN Calls For Probe Into Murder Of Honduran Environmentalists

  • #Forests
  • #Plants
  • #Mexico
  • #Honduras
  • #Environment
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JAN 2023
Image copyright: Guapinol Community [via The Guardian]
story last updated JAN 2023

The Spin

Narrative A

Rights and land defenders have long faced constant threats and harassment in Honduras, with authorities unable to guarantee their physical integrity. While the details of this crime have yet to be fully verified, Domínguez and Bonilla's murders seem to be linked to their opposition to powerful interests operating the iron ore mine. It's time for an in-depth, independent investigation to clarify the facts of this tragic incident and for the government to swiftly bring the perpetrators to justice.

Common Dreams

Narrative B

These types of killings aren't restricted to Honduras' border but rather are a growing pattern of violence that affects environmentalists worldwide. While government action against the perpetrators of such crimes is certainly required, they first need to start by looking within: By turning a blind eye — as too often happens — governments aren't just witnesses to these horrific murders but rather are fully complicit. This goes beyond homicide in some cases, edging dangerously close to the territory of assassination and state-sanctioned violence.

Sierra Club

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