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Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Monday, 29 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 April 2010. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 April 2010 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Colombia: Human Rights

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has received reports on the activities of units of the Colombian Army which operate in and around the southern Colombian municipality of La Macarena in the province of Meta; and whether he has received representations on alleged human rights abuses by those military units.
Answer

We have received no reports or representations on battalions operating in the La Macarena area. However, the organisation DHBAJOARIARI follows up on cases which are allegedly committed by the state and includes issues such as forced disappearances, extra-judicial killings. The organisation has not directly lobbied us on any individual incidents.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c1396W; 325581
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Human rights Colombia
Link
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