Rights Louise Arbour strongly condemns the reported killing in
Colombia of 11 lawmakers who had been held hostage by the Fuerzas
Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC-EP).
The High Commissioner urges a full and impartial
investigation into the killings and that those responsible are
brought to justice in accordance with international standards.
Recalling that all parties to the conflict are bound by international
human rights and humanitarian law on the treatment of civilians, the
High Commissioner also calls for the immediate release of all
hostages being held in Colombia.
The High Commissioner wishes to express her condolences
to the families of the victims and to the Colombian people.
José Luis Díaz
Information Officer, Spokesperson
Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights tel. +4122 917 9242 jdiaz@ohchr.org For press inquiries and interview requests:
press-info@ohchr.org
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