Conflict over resources: 164 activists killed last year | World News, The Indian Express

Conflict over resources: 164 activists killed last year | World News, The Indian Express

By Deutsche Welle |Published: July 30, 2019 2:22:18 pm

Conflict over resources: 164 activists killed last year

Over 160 people were killed for trying to protect the environment in 2018, says NGO Global Witness. While the Philippines tops the list with 30 deaths, the number of registered deaths rose sharply in India as well.

In absolute figures, the Philippines tops the list with 30 deaths, while in Guatemala alone, the number of killed activists increased more than fourfold in 2018. (Source: Deutsche Welle)

164 people lost their lives worldwide last year as a result of conflicts in the agricultural industry, timber industry and mining sector, a study conducted by the NGO Global Witness revealed on Tuesday.