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Protests to support Colombia's social leaders held in more than 100 cities worldwide
by Adriaan Alsema July 26, 2019
Colombia’s peace movement said Thursday that people in more than 100 cities worldwide will protest in support of the country’s human rights defenders and community leaders on Friday.
In Colombia, the organization said it has received confirmation from 57 cities and towns and that another 53 protests will be held around the globe.
The protest if organized buy Defendamos la Paz, a movement of politicians, victims, former combatants, unions and students that want to promote peace in Colombia and the implementation of a 2016 peace deal with former FARC rebels.
With the exception of the far-right party of President Ivan Duque, the protest has been endorsed by political parties from the left to the center right.
More:
https://colombiareports.com/protests-to-support-colombias-social-leaders-held-in-more-than-100-cities-worldwide/