Tactics and tools for the protection
of Human Rights Defenders
a project of Protection International
More on:
Colombia
PI publications
Protection International Publications
PI publications Protection Manual PI catalogue of publications and DVDsOther online projects
Observatoire global de la politique publique nationale sur la protection des défenseurs de droits humains
Colombia
COLOMBIA: Paramilitary “black eagles” poised to swoop down on the press
Tuesday 22 May 2007 by Reporters Without Borders
They use various code names, pseudonyms and trademarks. One day it could be the “United Self-Defence Groups of Colombia” (with AUC as its acronym) or the “Free Colombia Self-Defence Groups, United List.” Another day it might be “Free Colombia Democratic Front” or “Social Front for Peace.” When they want to clearly announce their colours and carry out targeted murders or threats against peasants, unionists, human rights activists and sometimes even former comrades-in-arms, they call themselves the “Black Eagles.”
Send
With the support of :
