By Helda Martínez
BOGOTÁ, Nov 13 (IPS) - The number of cases of torture attributed to the armed forces in Colombia increased 80 percent from 2003 to 2008, in a context of near total impunity for such crimes. However, the number of documented torture cases overall fell 43.5 percent, compared to the 1998-2003 period.
As part of our work to promote, educate and visibilise human rights, especially for persons detained for political reasons, the internally displaced population, and communities and social organisations at risk, the Political Prisoners Solidarity Committee – Antioquia Chapter (FCSPP) wants to inform the general public on the following situations:
Santiago de Cali, 22 October 2009
The below-signed organisations reject the threats and persecution which is being levelled against diverse organisations all over Colombia, in particular organisations which are part of the Minga of Social and Communitarian Resistence.
Article published in the special Newsletter '15 years of PBI', October 2009
Belgium Country Group
In September 2007 the PBI Belgium country group, along with Broederlijk Denle, organised a press conference as part of the visit of Gildardo and Nohelia, two representatives from the Peace Community of San José de Apartadó.
