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Friday, October 17, 2008

Another Colombian Military Massacre

From Public Citizen's Blog Eyes on Trade

This attack by Colombian Armed Forces is only the most recent in wave of brutal repression and paramilitary violence against indigenous, Afro-Colombian, labor and human rights advocates in recent weeks. Over the past two days, the Army has assaulted indigenous activists protesters, killing at least two and injuring over a hundred. Scroll down to take action in their support.

According to CNN:
The Indians are protesting the Colombian government's free market economic policies; regional landowners they say have stolen their territory; and government plans for a free-trade deal with the United States. To read more about thist situation click here.