Africa: At Least 124 Land and Environmental Defenders Killed Globally in 2025

Author: allafrica.comPublished on: September 16, 2026Country: Colombia

Environment & Climate

Africa: At Least 124 Land and Environmental Defenders Killed Globally in 2025

In 2025, at least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed, bringing the total documented killings and disappearances since 2012 to 2,375. Colombia was the deadliest country with 39 killings, followed by Brazil with 26. More than half of the killings were linked to land disputes, and extractive interests also played a role in these attacks.

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