The Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR) has said that dialogues between Colombian human rights groups and the business sector are positive, but said that it was concerned about the protection…
The Inter-American Commission for Human Rights (IACHR) announced Monday that it would investigate the actions of Colombia’s security forces during agricultural strikes and social protests between July and October.
Colombia’s Vice-President has admitted that the government did not stop paramilitary forces committing massacres during years of “open and brazen” cooperation.
The Colombian government on Monday denied the disappearances of 11 people during the 1985 Palace of Justice siege, contradicting previous court rulings that held the military responsible. Despite widespread belief…
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will observe peace talks between the government of Colombia and rebel group FARC, reported local media on Monday. Humberto de la Calle, the chief…
The Inter-American Human Rights Commission has taken Colombia off its human rights “blacklist” – but only temporarily, said local media Friday. After investigation by the Inter-American Human Rights Commission (IACHR), which has…
After constant criticism of Colombia’s proposed military reform from various human rights NGOs, Colombia’s congress is seeking to change the reform, local media reported Wednesday. Despite the Colombian government’s repetitious defense…
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) is hopeful that peace talks between the Colombian government and Colombia’s largest rebel group FARC will continue to progress positively, reported news agency…
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) arrived in Colombia Monday to determine whether or not the country can be taken off the commission’s human rights “blacklist.” The IACHR is visiting…