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We unequivocally condemn the violent evictions and racist attacks targeting poor black communities in South Africa, particularly the members of Abahlali baseMjondolo, who have long led the struggle for land, dignity, and justice. We affirm our solidarity with Abahlali baseMjondolo and the communities they represent, whose humanity and right to adequate housing are non-negotiable. Their struggle is tied to the broader fight for economic, social, and cultural rights around the world.

ESCR-Net and its more than 300 members, including social movements, indigenous peoples, independent unions, organizations, and human rights defenders from 76 countries, join statements issued by members Front Line Defenders, the World Organization Against Torture, Amnesty International, PODER, Otros Mundos, COPINH, Indigenous Peoples Rights International, and Tlachinollan to express our outrage and condemnation of the murder of Father Marcelo Pérez on Sunday, October 20. Pérez was an indigenous Tzotzil priest from the Diocese of San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico.