Help Protect Lives of Colombian Journalists
http://amnestyusa.org/urgent/
For 40 years, the work of Amnesty International has
been accomplished by individuals who make time in
their lives to act on behalf of others -- individuals
like Barbara J. Francisco, a member of the Urgent Action Network.
Barbara Francisco
Weekly Urgent Action
Urgent Action # 215/02
COLOMBIA
Threats/Fear For Safety
Action Issued: 16 July 2002
Help Protect Lives of Colombian Journalists
SUMMARY: Death threats have been made against Angela Mu隳z Trujillo, editor
of the weekly newspaper El Vocero and her colleagues. Amnesty International
is concerned for their safety and that of other journalists in
Barrancabermeja and the rest of Santander Department.
On 9 July Angela Mu隳z Trujillo was stopped at the traffic lights near the
ECOPETROL health centre in Barrancbermeja by two armed men. They threatened
her saying, "si te arriesgas ma鎙na a sacar el peri鏚ico, en la tarde
estar嫳 velando a uno de tus colaboradores", "if you dare to publish the
newspaper tomorrow morning, in the afternoon you'll be at the wake of one of
your colleagues".
Your help is needed.
Go to our Human Rights Action Center
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=1715
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