Assassination of Berta Cáceres, the leader of the indigenous group Consejo Civico de Organizaciones Populares e Indígenas de Honduras – COPINH (Civic Council of Popular and Indigenous Organisations of Honduras) took place in the early hours of 3rd March 2016. COPINH has been active for over 20 years campaigning for the defense of the territory and rights of the Lenca people and the organisation has led fierce campaigns against illegal logging and mega-projects for their detrimental effects on the rights of indigenous peoples in the country, notably against the Agua Zarca dam. Berta Cáceres reported numerous threats before being killed, especially in the months prior.