In one more proof of the persecution to which we are submitted in Colombia, dark forces try to stain the name of the ACEU and of some of its leaders in order to accuse them of flirting with illegal actions and organizations.
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150,000 Citizens Threatened in Armed Conflict 45 neighbourhoods in Ciudad Bolivar, a municipal district of Bogotá, are the site of a conflict between guerrillas, paramilitary groups, street gangs and the Army. Since January there have been 94 homicides in the area, including 13 last month. Victims were mostly youth, 19 to 27 years old, targeted as either paramilitary informants, guerrillas, drug dealers or gang leaders.
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Bulletin #16: Series about victims' rights and the application of Law 975 Three initiatives of law on earth make difficult the right to reparation The government has presented two law proposals to the Congress that allow the legalization and misappropriation of lands by paramilitary groups, and the destination of the state's budget to finance 'productive' projects on the land.These measures endanger the right of restitution as a way of reparation for all the misappropriations to millions of victims that have been exposed to violation of human rights; they also go against
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CONTINUING THE STRATEGY OF ANGLO GOLD ASHANTI Threats against international organizations in Colombia International and national organisations accompanying the communities of Sur de Bolívar have been threatened alongside miners leaders
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INFORME 82 CURVARADO – JIGUAMIANDO National Army Brigade 17 supports illegality Intimidation of the community leader EUSTAQUIO POLO, corporate infiltration inside the Incoder, preparation of the forest cutting in Jiguamiando, negative effects of palm pesticides on the health of women, repopulation in Andalucia and El Guamo.
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::::::::: Immigrant rights are worker's rights Status for All! PROTEST, MARCH AND PARADE Part of a pan-Canadian Day of Action :::::::::: --> SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2007, NOON <-- Meeting Point: Jean Talon & Châteaubriand Jean-Talon métro, MONTREAL -> We are marching, rain or shine! -> This is a child-friendly event; bring your kids! -> Bring your banners, placards and noisemakers. -> Rest vehicles will accompany the march.
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While they protect palm extraction, the “demobilized” ‘AGUILAS NEGRAS’ THREATEN ENRIQUE PETRO AND HIS FAMILY WITH MURDER Reminder Since April 2006, the Humanitarian Zone of Caño Claro in Curvaradó, Chocó, has been situated on the land of Enrique Petro, member of the Community Council of Curvaradó, in the midst of African Palm plantations. Summary of recent events
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With a $25 Million Fine, Chiquita Washes its Hands in Death Squad Case narcosphere.narconews.com narcosphere.narconews.com
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Document of presentation of the PASC and short analysis of the socio-politic context in which our work take form. We strongly encourage you to reproduce and diffuse this document.
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