The practices described in the new report Cali: In the epicentre of repression (the report is currently only available in Spanish, this link will be updated when the English version is available) – which include the use of lethal weapons against protesters, excessive and unlawful use of less lethal weapons such as tear gas, unlawful detentions and torture …
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Colombia: Demonstrators killed and injured, arbitrary detentions, acts of torture and sexual violence, and reports of people disappearing
Amnesty International Australia written to Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne asking her to urge the Colombian authorities to end its crackdown on human rights during anti-tax reform demonstrations. As the protests enter their third week, Colombian authorities must end the repression of demonstrations, cease the militarization of cities and ensure that respect for and guarantee …
United Nations: Torture is big business, although outlawed internationally
Amnesty calls on ministers at the UN to clamp down on the torture trade New briefing released: Combating Torture: The Need for Comprehensive Regulation of Law Enforcement Equipment Companies all over the world are still profiting from the sale of gruesome torture equipment such as spiked batons, stun belts and leg irons, Amnesty International said …
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