Landmark Legal Victory for the Peace Community By Susana Pimiento The 2013 New Year came with some good news of hope for justice. On January 18, the Colombian Constitutional Courtpublished a decision that incorporated conditions that the peace community of San José...
Human Rights, Impunity and Justice
VICTORY: Peace community validated by Colombian court
By FOR Today, on the anniversary of the massacre of members of the peace community of San José de Apartadó, we write with exciting news: Colombia’s constitutional court has ruled in favor of the peace community. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating this landmark...
Get Moving! campaign: Memory is written on your skin
Get moving on this March 6 for truth, and participate in the Colombia Victims Movement’s (MOVICE) campaign, “Memory is written on your skin.” Check out our flickr page. You still have time to participate! The photo that you send us will be incorporated into the images...
Expansion of Colombian Military Criminal Jurisdiction
Impunity Guaranteed By Alejandro Gonzalez December was marked by an increase of military presence in the San José de Apartadó Peace Community and surrounding veredas (settlements). Helicopters flew constantly, while troops walked by and positioned themselves in...
Unraveling Justice: Military Jurisdiction Expanded in Colombia
By Lisa Haugaard, Latin America Working Group On December 11, the day after International Human Rights Day, the Colombian Congress approved a justice “reform” bill that will likely result in many gross human rights violations by members of the military being tried in...
How we say thanks: Organic, fair trade Colombian chocolate!
By FOR Last month, we shared a video and update with you about our work here in Colombia. Thank you so much to those who have already generously donated. Because many of us get overwhelmed by emails and some important messages get lost in the stack, we wanted to send...
Colombian Army Officers Implicated in Killings to Be Promoted
By Susana Pimiento Sharp contrast with the Petraeus and Allen cases Recent U.S. news has been flooded with stories of generals David Petraeus and John Allen, both involved in what is perceived as improper conduct. The scandals cost Gen. Petraeus his position as head...
International Court Investigates Colombia for “False Positive” Killings
By Susana Pimiento On November 15, the International Criminal Court gave Colombia a clear warning that the Court expects accountability at the senior level for the serious crimes that fall under its jurisdiction, or else it may pursue a formal investigation. The...