by James Jordan The Alliance for Global Justice (AFGJ) has received alarming information from the Bogotá-based Lazos de Dignidad (Links of Dignity) concerning human rights defender, unionist and former political prisoner Liliany Obando.
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Colombia, James Patrick Jordan, News, Political prisoners
Victory! Colombian Political Prisoner Liliany Obando to Be Freed!
by James Jordan, Alliance for Global Justice National Co-Coordinator The International Network in Solidarity with the Political Prisoners (of which The Alliance for Global Justice is a co-founder) has just received the wonderful news that labor activist, human rights defender and Colombian Political Prisoner Liliany Obando will be released on bond tomorrow
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Join Noam Chomsky, Medea Benjamin, others in Colombia Prisoner Solidarity
Prisoners at La Tramacúa have access to water only ten minutes per day. Fifty-Four Prisoners at La Tramacúa started a hunger strike and eight prisoners sew their own lips shut. Please Add Your Signature to Those of Noam Chomsky, Medea Benjamin, Rev. John Fife and Others and Sign this Open Letter Calling for La Tramacúa…
Colombia, James Patrick Jordan, News, Political prisoners, Prison Imperialism
A Visit Inside Colombia’s Most Notorious Prison, La Tramacúa
By James Jordan, Alliance for Global Justice National Co-Coordinator I called Raquel Mogollón just minutes after she had come from a rare visit inside the pavilions of Colombia’s most notorious prison, the High Security Penitentiary of Valledupar, commonly known as La Tramacúa. Mogollón is the Chair of the Alliance for Global Justice (AFGJ) Colombia Committee…
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AFGJ Enters La Tramacúa Prison Following Brutal Beatings of Inmates
There have been two critical developments in the LA TRAMACÚA PRISON, which was built with U.S. funds and input. We have learned of a brutal eight hour attack against the striking prisoners at La Tramacúa. The attacks occurred this weekend and have left five people in the hospital and at least 30 persons in need…
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Terrible Conditions Persist in Colombian Prison – Strike Continues
The terrible situation at La Tramacúa (the High Security Penitentiary of Valledupar, Colombia) continues. Thanks so much to AFGJ supporters who sent emails about this situation. Already, international pressure has had some effect. On Saturday, May 14th, the Regional Public Defender’s office visited the prison and verified the grave and unsanitary conditions.
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Torture and Abuse at La Tramacua Penitentiary in Colombia
VALLEDUPAR, COLOMBIA–LIVES AT RISK! The Alliance for Global Justice has received alarming news from our Colombian partners, Traspasa los Muros, about torture, deprivation of water, filthy conditions and other abuses. We are particularly worried about the life and well-being of Hernan Rodriguez Diaz who has been the victim of torture and beatings since he began…
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Solidarity with Prisoners of Empire in Puerto Rico and Colombia
The Alliance for Global Justice is calling on all supporters of a just peace in Colombia and Puerto Rico to take action in defense of political prisoners in both these nations. Truly, they are Prisoners of Empire, imprisoned for their opposition to US policies that advance the interests of the wealthy and powerful, but hurt…
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Activist for Puerto Rican Independence Needs Support
The Alliance for Global Justice urges our supporters to take immediate action on behalf of Puerto Rican Political Prisoner Oscar López Rivera. We have only five days to act before the Parole Board makes its decision. López is the last of a dozen Puerto Rican activists imprisoned in the 1980s for “seditious conspiracy” for their…
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Day in Solidarity with Colombia’s Political Prisoners
October 15th is the Day of Solidarity with Colombia’s more than 7,500 Political Prisoners. In Colombia, the movement for the freedom of political prisoners is closely tied to efforts to end the civil war and begin a legitimate peace process. It is widely held that a first step toward dialogue for peace will begin with…
