Colombia’s peace vote campaign turns violent: 13 assassinated since ceasefire
Colombia’s peace vote campaign turns violent: 13 assassinated since ceasefire
written by Adriaan Alsema September 14, 2016
At least 13 activists who have been promoting peace with leftist FARC rebels have been assassinated in Colombia since the guerrillas and the government announced a ceasefire three weeks ago, the country’s human rights office said.
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The “No” campaign is led by former President Alvaro Uribe, whose family has had proven ties to paramilitary groups similar to the ones suspected of carrying out the recent killings.
Uribe’s brother is currently in jail awaiting trial for allegedly leading a paramilitary group in the early 1990s.
While the former president has been publicly urging peaceful opposition to the government and its peace deal with the FARC, publicly opposing Uribe has proven to be a dangerous political activity.
More:
http://colombiareports.com/colombias-peace-vote-campaign-turns-violent-13-assassinated-since-ceasefire/
