Bulletin archiveUK-based organisation campaigning for human rights and a socially just and sustainable peace in Colombia.https://www.colombiasolidarity.org.uk/articles/bulletin-archive/44-bulletin-issue5-februarymarch-20022020-06-05T15:58:31ZJoomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content ManagementColombian Embassy Faced TUC Delegation and Combined Picket2008-09-08T17:28:38Z2008-09-08T17:28:38Zhttps://www.colombiasolidarity.org.uk/articles/bulletin-archive/44-bulletin-issue5-februarymarch-2002/305-colombian-embassy-faced-tuc-delegation-and-combined-picketAlanalan@aktivix.orgThe TUC delegation and joint mass picket of the Colombian Embassy on Friday 25th January were very successful.
The TUC delegation and joint mass picket of the Colombian Embassy on Friday 25th January were very successful.
"You have to take action from below"2008-09-08T17:26:13Z2008-09-08T17:26:13Zhttps://www.colombiasolidarity.org.uk/articles/bulletin-archive/44-bulletin-issue5-februarymarch-2002/304-qyou-have-to-take-action-from-belowqAlanalan@aktivix.orgJAMES PETRAS, the author of numerous books on Latin America, has worked for the past two years with the unemployed movement in Argentina.. In the following extract, he describes the growth and influence of the movement of unemployed workers.
JAMES PETRAS, the author of numerous books on Latin America, has worked for the past two years with the unemployed movement in Argentina.. In the following extract, he describes the growth and influence of the movement of unemployed workers.
Argentina Explodes!2008-09-08T17:24:17Z2008-09-08T17:24:17Zhttps://www.colombiasolidarity.org.uk/articles/bulletin-archive/44-bulletin-issue5-februarymarch-2002/303-argentina-explodesJohn Smithalan@aktivix.orgDuring the “December Days” at the end of 2001, Argentina was convulsed by strikes and street protests which brought down two governments in one week.
During the “December Days” at the end of 2001, Argentina was convulsed by strikes and street protests which brought down two governments in one week.
Informe de la Caravana Internacional que entr? en las zonas del Sur de Bol?var (II)2008-09-08T17:19:47Z2008-09-08T17:19:47Zhttps://www.colombiasolidarity.org.uk/articles/bulletin-archive/44-bulletin-issue5-februarymarch-2002/302-informe-de-la-caravana-internacional-que-entr-en-las-zonas-del-sur-de-bolvar-iiAlanalan@aktivix.orgEsta es la segunda parte del informe de la Caravana que entro en laz zonas del Sur de Bolivar que hubieron occupado por las fuerzas armadas militares y paramilitares. La primera parte fue publicado en Colombia Solidarity Bulletin No. 3, evalua la situcaion humanataria y social de la poblacion civil.
Esta es la segunda parte del informe de la Caravana que entro en laz zonas del Sur de Bolivar que hubieron occupado por las fuerzas armadas militares y paramilitares. La primera parte fue publicado en Colombia Solidarity Bulletin No. 3, evalua la situcaion humanataria y social de la poblacion civil.
Caravan for Life (Part II)2008-09-08T17:17:43Z2008-09-08T17:17:43Zhttps://www.colombiasolidarity.org.uk/articles/bulletin-archive/44-bulletin-issue5-februarymarch-2002/301-caravan-for-life-part-iiAlanalan@aktivix.orgThis is the second and concluding part of the remarkable report of the International Caravan For Life, which last August entered into areas of South Bolivar that have been overrun by the military and paramilitaries.
This is the second and concluding part of the remarkable report of the International Caravan For Life, which last August entered into areas of South Bolivar that have been overrun by the military and paramilitaries.
Citibank Trial in Geneva2008-09-08T17:14:28Z2008-09-08T17:14:28Zhttps://www.colombiasolidarity.org.uk/articles/bulletin-archive/44-bulletin-issue5-februarymarch-2002/300-citibank-trial-in-genevaAlanalan@aktivix.orgOn January 15th, 14 activists were on trial for the occupation of CitiBank, Geneva, but for the public (and the media) it was "the trial of CitiBank"!
On January 15th, 14 activists were on trial for the occupation of CitiBank, Geneva, but for the public (and the media) it was "the trial of CitiBank"!
Mining Multinationals Continue Attack on Campesinos and their Allies in Guajira2008-09-08T17:12:37Z2008-09-08T17:12:37Zhttps://www.colombiasolidarity.org.uk/articles/bulletin-archive/44-bulletin-issue5-februarymarch-2002/299-mining-multinationals-continue-attack-on-campesinos-and-their-allies-in-guajiraAlanalan@aktivix.orgIn October 2001, Colombia Solidarity Campaign member Richard Solly visited la Guajira in the far north of Colombia to look at the impact of the Exxon-operated coal mine at Cerrejon Norte a year after his first visit to the area.
In October 2001, Colombia Solidarity Campaign member Richard Solly visited la Guajira in the far north of Colombia to look at the impact of the Exxon-operated coal mine at Cerrejon Norte a year after his first visit to the area.
British Arms Support AUC Terrorism2008-09-08T17:10:28Z2008-09-08T17:10:28Zhttps://www.colombiasolidarity.org.uk/articles/bulletin-archive/44-bulletin-issue5-februarymarch-2002/298-british-arms-support-auc-terrorismDaniel Brettalan@aktivix.orgI have written to my MP, Sir Alan Haselhurst, and Jack Straw regarding the UK's position on Colombia, particularly its failure to condemn Plan Colombia as the source of many human rights violations and the continuing flow of arms to Colombia from the UK.
I have written to my MP, Sir Alan Haselhurst, and Jack Straw regarding the UK's position on Colombia, particularly its failure to condemn Plan Colombia as the source of many human rights violations and the continuing flow of arms to Colombia from the UK.
Horacio Serpa, BP, the FARC and September 11th2008-09-08T17:08:22Z2008-09-08T17:08:22Zhttps://www.colombiasolidarity.org.uk/articles/bulletin-archive/44-bulletin-issue5-februarymarch-2002/297-horacio-serpa-bp-the-farc-and-september-11thDavid Rhys-Jonesalan@aktivix.orgHoracio Serpa Uribe, the candidate for the Liberal Party in this year’s Colombian Presidential election, made a flying visit to London in November, ostensibly to meet those essential allies of potential Colombian Presidents - BP.
Horacio Serpa Uribe, the candidate for the Liberal Party in this year’s Colombian Presidential election, made a flying visit to London in November, ostensibly to meet those essential allies of potential Colombian Presidents - BP.
Continua Genocidio Sindical2008-09-08T17:06:10Z2008-09-08T17:06:10Zhttps://www.colombiasolidarity.org.uk/articles/bulletin-archive/44-bulletin-issue5-februarymarch-2002/296-continua-genocidio-sindicalCUTalan@aktivix.orgEl Departamento de Derechos Humanos de la Central Unitaria de Trabajadores de Colombia ¯CUT, se permite iniciar el año denunciando que continúa la barbarie contra los defensores de derechos humanos, líderes sociales y sindicales que tienen la esperanza de un mejor futuro basados en el respeto por la vida y las libertades, pero esto esta marcado por actos que atentan contra la dignidad humana como los siguientes hechos que profundizaran el genocidio sindical contra nuestra Central.
El Departamento de Derechos Humanos de la Central Unitaria de Trabajadores de Colombia ¯CUT, se permite iniciar el año denunciando que continúa la barbarie contra los defensores de derechos humanos, líderes sociales y sindicales que tienen la esperanza de un mejor futuro basados en el respeto por la vida y las libertades, pero esto esta marcado por actos que atentan contra la dignidad humana como los siguientes hechos que profundizaran el genocidio sindical contra nuestra Central.