Murder of activist Berta Cáceres sparks violent clashes in Honduras
by Jonathan Watts Latin America correspondent from Environment | The Guardian on (#160EZ)
Students clashed with riot police Thursday night amid anger over failure to protect a high-profile campaigner who had repeatedly received threats on her life
The murder of environmental and indigenous rights activist Berta Ciceres has sparked violent clashes in Honduras despite promises by President Juan Orlando Hernindez to swiftly find and punish the killers.
Rock-throwing students clashed with riot police firing tear gas in the University of Honduras on Thursday night amid anger over the authorities' failure to protect a high-profile campaigner who had repeatedly received threats on her life.
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