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Philippines, 'Most Dangerous Country' in Asia for Environmentalists over the Past 12 Years

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In Asia, the Philippines has the highest number of environmental activists killed each year since 2012, according to the international organization Global Witness. In 2024, the group documented at least 8 cases of killings and enforced disappearances in the country. While the number of cases recorded worldwide in that year was lower than in previous years, “this does not mean that environmental activists are safe,” said Laura Furones of Global W…
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In Asia, the Philippines has the highest number of environmental activists killed each year since 2012, according to the international organization Global Witness. In 2024, the group documented at least 8 cases of killings and enforced disappearances in the country. While the number of cases recorded worldwide in that year was lower than in previous years, “this does not mean that environmental activists are safe,” said Laura Furones of Global W…

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AlterMidya broke the news in on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
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