Memory in Latin America

...the news headlines include a number of stories that reflect the persistence of a past that is everlasting and does not wish to pass... (Jelin, State Repression and the Struggles for Memory, 2003)

Wednesday, 21 October 2009

Colombia News Round-Up

Sexual Violence as Weapon of War (IPS)

Marquez targeted by Mexican intelligence agency, files show
(Guardian)

Threats against mothers of Soacha victims
(Plan Colombia and Beyond)

UN urges Colombia to stop harassment of human rights activists (Colombia Reports)
Posted by Lillie Langtry at 20:35
Labels: Colombia, human rights, Mexico, threats against NGOs/activists

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