Human Rights Watch Head Appeals for More War in Colombia
Human Rights Watch Head Appeals for More War in Colombia
Published 4 October 2016
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The executive director of U.S.-based Human Rights Watch is under heat from the Twittersphere, after seemingly calling for the war in Colombia to continue on social media.
“Colombia had stronger army, growing economy. FARC non-drug support diminishing. So why give no-jail sweetheart deal? “ Kenneth Roth tweeted Monday.
While its stated purpose is "to defend and protect human rights," Human Rights Watch opposed the peace agreement to end the longest running-war on the continent. The peace treaty, negotiated in Havana between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels, was narrowly rejected by Colombians in a sparsely-attended plebiscite Sunday.
The 'No' campaign was headed by right- wing, former president Alvaro Uribe, who has been accused of having ties to the notoriously violent paramilitary groups. Uribe and 'No' campaigners opposed provisions that would grant amnesty for certain crimes committed during the war, as well as political participation of the rebels once they demobilized.
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http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Human-Rights-Watch-Head-Appeals-for-More-War-in-Colombia-20161004-0013.html
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