United Nations says criminal groups targeting Indigenous and Afro-Colombian groups in Colombia
The United Nations says armed groups linked to criminal activities are targeting human rights defenders…
Colombia
Colombia to Mexico via human smugglers, Brazeau’s alleged victim reveals journey to Canada
Brazeau defence suggests RCMP helped Brazeau’s alleged victim get permanent resident status
Colombian guerilla group holding Canadian mining executive hostage takes aim at Ottawa
A Colombia guerilla group is trying to draw Ottawa into its battle with a Toronto-based mining company which is quietly trying to secure the release of one of its executives who has been held hostage since January.
US cable shows Colombian Indigenous population under intense pressure
The Embera Katio people traditionally wake before the sun rises and on a Saturday in January of this year a family had gathered to cook breakfast in the western part of Colombia when a bomb fired from a military helicopter exploded.
Indigenous groups on extinction’s edge seek First Nations aid
Indigenous representatives from besieged Colombian communities called on First Nations people in Canada to help in their struggle against extinction.