Global Witness expresses its deepest sadness at the sudden death of environmental activist Paul McAuley in Peru, where he’d lived for decades. A committed and passionate activist who fought tirelessly and peacefully for indigenous people and for the protection of our global environment and forests, his death must be immediately investigated. We send our condolences and support to his family and friends at this difficult time.
Global
Witness quiere expresar su profunda tristeza ante la repentina muerte del
activista ambiental Paul McAuley en Perú, país en el que vivió durante décadas.
Apasionado e incansable defensor de los pueblos indígenas y de la protección
del medio ambiente, su muerte debe ser inmediatamente investigada. Hacemos
llegar nuestras sinceras condolencias y apoyo a su familiares y amigos en estos
momentos difíciles.
/ ENDS
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