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Humanitarian refuge for social leaders opens in Bogota
by Emily Hart April 29, 2019
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As well as murder and displacement, the movement is also protesting the prosecution and stigmatization which the Colombian state itself promotes.
Redepaz also argues that there are not sufficient guarantees for the transition to social and political life of ex-combatants.
Last year was 44% more violent than 2017, with 805 acts of aggression against social leaders, including 155 assassinations, according to a study released last week.
Hundreds joined a march in Bogota on Sunday, and the demonstration will continue with a number of civic actions, including a public hearing in Congress, request for protection measures from the German, French, and Spanish embassies, and engagement with the Truth Commission.
More:
https://colombiareports.com/humanitarian-refuge-for-social-leaders-opens-in-bogota/
