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Colombia: National Development Plan threatens to deny the right to land restitution to victims of the armed conflict and allow mining firms to operate on illegally acquired lands

Several key provisions of Law 1753, which was approved by Congress on June 9, and through which the government has…

July 17, 2015

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State of the World 2014/2015

This has been a devastating year for those seeking to stand up for human rights and for those caught up…

February 25, 2015

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Serious Setback for Justice in Colombia if Bills to Expand Jurisdiction of Military Courts Approved

We view with grave concern renewed legislative efforts by the Colombian government that could deny justice for serious human rights…

November 26, 2014

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Paramilitary Plan to Kill Human Rights Activist Exposed in Colombia

The Colombian authorities must ensure the safety of a human rights defender and his family after an anonymous source warned…

June 7, 2013

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Annual Report: Colombia 2013

Republic of Colombia Head of state and government Juan Manuel Santos Calderón Formal peace talks between the government and the…

May 17, 2013

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10th Global Letter-Writing Marathon Begins December 5th

Between December 5th and 16th, Amnesty International will host its 10th global letter writing marathon, inviting human rights supporters to…

December 5, 2012

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Hidden from Justice: Impunity for Conflict-related Sexual Violence in Colombia

Amnesty returns to Colombia to ensure the rights of women and girls in Colombia to freedom from violence and to…

October 4, 2012

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New Amnesty International Report Exposes Impunity for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Colombia

Authorities in Colombia are failing to make any real progress toward justice for women who have suffered sexual violence during…

October 1, 2012

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Amnesty International Condemns “Reprehensible” Bogotá Car Bomb Attack, Calls for Immediate Investigation

Amnesty International today condemns a car bomb attack which killed two people and injured more than 50 in the Colombian…

May 16, 2012

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Amnesty International Urges FARC to Release French Journalist

Amnesty International today urges the FARC to immediately and unconditionally release a French journalist, who has been held captive since…

May 8, 2012

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Colombia: FARC must go further and put an end to all kidnapping and hostage-taking

The release of 10 members of the security forces by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) highlights the need…

April 3, 2012

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Colombian Authorities Fail Survivors of Sexual Violence, Says Amnesty International

The Colombian authorities have failed to tackle the lack of justice for female survivors during the country's long-running armed conflict,…

September 21, 2011