Fellowship Of Reconciliation
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 - 07:06
Based on data on 5,763 reported executions in Colombia and extensive documentation of U.S. assistance to the Colombian military, we found a positive correlation between the units and officers that received U.S. assistance and training, and the commission of extrajudicial killings.
Friday, February 7, 2014 - 00:00
FOR has obtained documentation of a purchase in 2011 by the Colombian military of 150 such "Enhanced Paveway" guidance systems, for $6 million. Such Foreign Military Sales are facilitated and typically subsidized by Pentagon agencies.
Monday, February 4, 2013 - 00:00
The Pentagon signed $444 million in non-fuel contracts for purchases and services in Latin America and the Caribbean during the 2012 fiscal year.
Friday, December 21, 2012 - 00:00
It is gratifying that information we provided was used to deny assistance to units responsible for killing civilians. As important is the direct dialogue and increased understanding that led to providing information in a usable format
Monday, October 29, 2012 - 00:00
The coalition has painstakingly compiled records of 3,512 reported extrajudicial killings from 2002 to 2010, during the presidency of Alvaro Uribe.
Friday, March 30, 2012 - 00:00
The FARC's message to the Northern Cauca indigenous movement shows that the armed group is refusing to enter into the debate proposed by the indigenous communities.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 00:00
The journey commemorates the 2005 massacre of seven Peace Community members and a local man.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 00:00
The International Verification Mission on the Defence of Human Rights in Colombia was set to evaluate recommendations issued by United Nations Special Rapporteur Margaret Sekaggya
Report: Military Assistance and Human Rights: Colombia, U.S. Accountability, and Global Implications
Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 00:00
U.S. military aid flowing to Colombia is having a direct, negative effect on the human rights of Colombians. Though the "Leahy Law" prohibits aid to military units that have committed gross violations, the United States continues to support such