Colombia hit over killings

By Agence France-Presse

Jul 09, 2021 12:16 am

CALI: The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights hit out on Wednesday at Colombia's 'disproportionate' and 'lethal' response to anti-government protests that broke out just over two months ago.

At least 60 people have died since the protests began on April 28, according to the Ombudsman's office. The commission's 48-page report, prepared following a June 6 to 10 visit by its representatives, detailed allegations of human rights violations.

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