Unmasking the Brutal Truth: Eight Colombian Social and Religious Leaders Found Murdered in Mass Grave

In a grim reminder of the ongoing security challenges posed by militant groups, the bodies of eight social and religious leaders were discovered in a mass grave in Guaviare, southern Colombia. The National Prosecutor’s Office, supported by Colombia’s Rapid Deployment Force #1, recovered these victims amid investigations into violent suppression tactics employed by FARC dissidents.This chilling episode underscores the perils faced by those who champion community rights and religious leadership under constant threat from guerrilla factions operating with impunity. The victims were reportedly summoned by members of the 'Armando Ríos' front—an offshoot group of FARC dissidents—on suspicion they were fostering...