Stand with the Victims of Repression in Peru
49 people were killed and hundreds seriously injured by police and military personnel during the protests in Peru between December 2022 and February 2023. Over a year later, the victims and their families are still waiting for truth, justice and redress.
Thousands of people took to the streets of Peru between December 2022 and February 2023 to protest. The police and army responded with the unlawful use of bullets, tear gas, and rubber and metal pellets, causing 49 deaths and leaving hundreds of people seriously injured. Most of the victims belonged to historically marginalised communities, including Indigenous people and campesinos (rural farm workers).
The victims of this repression could be denied their rights to truth, justice and redress due to inaction from the authorities. To date, no public officials have been arrested in connection with the human rights violations committed. This includes officials who may have fired weapons and those who may have ordered or allowed the repression.
Although some important progress has been made, the investigations of the Attorney General’s Office have generally been slow and incomplete and have not fully considered the needs of victims.
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Protect human rights defenders in Colombia
Each day in Colombia, defenders risk their lives to protect human rights. Defending them is the only option we have for ensuring Colombia lives free from violence. Yuly, María, Jani, Joel, and the members of the organization CREDHOS are brave individuals. Together with their communities in Catatumbo, Magdalena Medio, Meta, and Putumayo, they contribute to guaranteeing life, ending the violence in Colombia, and protecting natural resources. They do so in a country in which the attacks they are subject to tend to go unpunished and no authority can guarantee their security.
Colombia is one of the most dangerous countries in which to defend human rights. Approximately every two days a defender is assassinated there.
Demand that the Colombian government guarantee the comprehensive security and protection of all defenders. Sign and share this petition.
Good News from Chile
Amnesty International’s report “Eyes on Chile” and several campaigns since the repressive response to the 2019 protests – including the current Urgent Action – have called for an end to impunity for those who were in charge. Now an indictment has been filed against three current and former senior commanders of Carabineros de Chile, including the the current Director General of Carabineros, Ricardo Yáñez. Amnesty International considers this development a step towards justice for the grave and widespread human rights violations committed during the response to the protests. (from newsletter February 2024)