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US senators express concern over Colombia military promotions of alleged war criminals [View all]
by Adam Veitch May 16, 2019
Three high-ranking US senators sent a letter to Colombia’s President Ivan Duque expressing their concern over the promotion of alleged war criminals in the military.
The letter echoes concerns raised by a report released in February by Human Rights Watch, which said that Duque promoted nine army officials linked to war crimes to top positions.
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) expressed their disappointment that those suspected of atrocities had not been held to account by Colombia’s justice system.
Being promoted to positions of such responsibility, they argued, ought to have been ruled out until the allegations against them were properly investigated.
More:
https://colombiareports.com/us-senators-express-concern-over-colombia-military-promotions-of-alleged-war-criminals/
LBN:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142317600
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