(Oct. 24, 2012) YOUR ACTION NEEDED! An old, Bush-era tactic is impeding Colombia’s peace process. US extraditions of Colombian citizens are a violation of the nation’s sovereignty and interfere with negotiations to end it’s armed internal conflict. Of special concern is the imprisonment of Ricardo Palmera, aka Simón Trinidad, a key negotiator for the FARC…
Colombia
Anti-racism, Colombia, Cultural solidarity & struggle, Militarism, Political prisoners, Uncategorized
WOMAN, MOTHER, POLITICAL PRISONER A Colombian Reality
WOMAN, MOTHER, POLITICAL PRISONER A Colombian Reality An Evening of Solidarity The International Network for Solidarity with the Political Prisoners of Colombia and the Alliance for Global Justice invite you to a presentation of “Beyond the Walls: A visit with the women of El Buen Pastor, Patio Six.” Accompanied by live Latin American music ‘Beyond…
Colombia, Delegations & tours
Join Our March 22 – April 1 Delegation to Colombia, Hosted by the Marcha Patriótica, FENSUAGRO and Lazos de Dignidad
Would you like to go to Colombia as a guest of the country’s largest agricultural union, its largest popular mobilization for peace, and a cutting-edge grassroots political prisoner solidarity organization? For more information, write [email protected] or call 202-544-9355 ext. 3
Anti-War, Colombia, Political prisoners, Uncategorized
End Extraditions that Impede Peace Negotiations in Colombia-Allow Participation of Ricardo Palmera
(9/16/12) TAKE ACTION: CLICK HERE TO SEND AN EMAIL TO PRESIDENT OBAMA REGARDING FOUR STEPS HE CAN TAKE TO SUPPORT PEACE IN COLOMBIA
Colombia, Militarism, Nasim Chatha, Political prisoners, Prison Imperialism
U.S.’s Prison Imperialism In The Outskirts of the Empire
by Nasim Chatha (Nasim served as an AfGJ intern during the Spring 2012 semester.) (9/5/12) The longstanding manifestation of the modern United States prison system is increasingly well-recognized: massive numbers of young men of color, victims of the decline of industry, are incarcerated, often deported,
Colombia, Español, James Patrick Jordan, Political prisoners, Prison Imperialism
Continúan las Huelgas en las Prisiones Colombianas – Condiciones Inhumanas: “Made in USA.”
por James Jordan, traducido del inglés por Adrian Boutureira Continúan las huelgas de miles de presos en 21 instituciones penitenciarias en Colombia contra la crisis humanitaria en las cárceles.
Audio-visual, Colombia, Cultural solidarity & struggle, Political prisoners
Beyond the Walls – a Visit with Colombian Women Political Prisoners
This is a condensed version of Beyond the Walls, based on writings and testimonies of women political prisoners in Colombia. Material was collected by former political prisoner, Liliany Obando and translated and arranged by the James Patrick Jordan. Frida Espinosa Cárdenas adapted and directed this version. The full version is one hour long. This is…
Colombia, Political prisoners
Colombian Prison Strikes Continue-Inhumane Conditions “Made in the USA”
by James Jordan Strikes involving thousands of prisoners at 21 institutions continue in Colombia against the humanitarian crisis in the jails.
Anti-War, Colombia
AfGJ Statement on Colombia’s Peace Process
The Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) have agreed to begin formal negotiations in October, in Norway. The People’s Liberation Army (ELN) is also expected to participate. Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos confirmed this in an August 27, 2012 press statement. According to a media release by the Patriotic…
Anti-War, Colombia
Peace Talks Begin in Colombia
by DANIEL KOVALIK (Republished from Counterpunch) According to Colombia’s El Tiempo, 75% of Colombians want a dialogue between the Colombian government and the guerillas. And, this stands to reason, for Colombia has been devastated by over 50 years of armed conflict which has cost the lives of hundreds of thousands of civilians (between 50 and…
