RIGHTS: Harsh Language for Colombia at UN Review

[Judi Lynn]

Source: IPS News

RIGHTS: Harsh Language for Colombia at UN Review
By Gustavo Capdevila

GENEVA, Dec 11 (IPS) - Experts at multilateral forums usually begin their speeches with diplomatic words praising some aspect of the country or government under examination, before delivering their barrage of criticism.

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More than 40 speakers opened their remarks by acknowledging the efforts made by the Colombian government to guarantee respect for human rights in the country, racked by nearly half a century of civil war involving leftwing guerrillas, government forces and far-right paramilitary groups.

In their next breath, the same diplomats indicated the difficulties experienced by the Colombian authorities in putting an end to the numerous serious violations such as murders, forced disappearances, extrajudicial executions and torture.

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In fact, no country spoke up solely to defend Colombia, Zoller said. "None," he repeated emphatically. As a result, the tone adopted by all of the delegations was roughly the same, he added.


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[judasdisney]

1. "No country spoke up to defend Colombia" but a couple of DU members do

And we know who they are on the Latin America discussion section.

And we know which moderator defends them.