Colombia: Fear for safety/Death threats

Colombia: Fear for safety/Death threats

Index Number: AMR 23/042/2008
Date Published: 5 November 2008
Categories: Colombia

Paramilitaries have attempted to kill one of the leaders of the Peace Community of San José de Apartadó, in the north-western department of Antioquia. Paramilitaries operating in the area have also threatened to kill members of the community if they do not leave the area.