Postcards
Urgent Action – Attempted murder
of Colombian trade unionist
On 2 March 2005, trade union member and activist Rafael Cabarcas was the victim of an attempted assassination in which he and his bodyguard were injured.
This is the latest in a wave of violence against trade union and civil society activists by right-wing paramilitaries in Colombia. In the last year 94 trade unionists have been killed.
War on Want is asking supporters to email the Colombian vice-president, Francisco Santos, to investigate the attempted murder and take steps to ensure the safety of trade union members.
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To: Vice President, In view of the recent assassination attempt on Rafael Cabarcas, I call on you and your government to deliver: 1. An immediate and thorough investigation of the facts of the murder attempt. 2. Full and timely cooperation from the security forces in the provision of protective services for the trade union and wider social movements. Yours Sincerely |
