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Indigenous Colombians march on Bogotá over killings

Indigenous Colombians March On Bogotá Over Killings

Thousands of indigenous people have arrived in the Colombian capital, Bogotá, at the end of a protest march over an increase in violence in their territories.

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They plan to congregate at the presidential palace on Monday to demand a meeting with President Iván Duque.

The protesters accuse the government of ignoring a rise in murders of indigenous leaders.

They also demand to be consulted on major development projects.

More than 6,000 indigenous Colombians arrived in Bogotá on Sunday after travelling more than 600km (375 miles) first from