Updated / Tuesday, 4 May 2021
12:46
Protesters have called for a new mass rally after 19 people died and more than 800 were wounded in clashes
The UN rights office has condemned the excessive use of force by security officers in Colombia, after numerous deaths during days of protests against a proposed tax reform.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights voiced profound shock at a further incident overnight in the city of Cali, saying police opened fire on demonstrators, reportedly killing and injuring a number of people.
The rights office called for calm on all sides ahead of a planned mass protest on Wednesday, and stressed that security forces should only use firearms as a last resort.
US Urges Utmost Restraint After Colombia Protest Violence
05/04/21 AT 5:03 PM
The United States on Tuesday urged authorities in Colombia to act with utmost restraint to avoid more deaths during anti-government protests that have resulted in at least 19 fatalities.
Protesters in Colombia have called for fresh mass rallies after more than 800 people were wounded in clashes during five days of demonstrations against a proposed tax reform. We urge the utmost restraint by public forces to prevent additional loss of life, deputy spokeswoman for the State Department, Jalina Porter, told a press conference. The United States is deeply saddened by the loss of life. and sends its condolences to the families and friends of all victims, she added.
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