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<p>I am aware that a trade unionist was tragically killed in Cartagena on 15 December
2015. I understand that the Colombian authorities are investigating the case. We consistently
urge the authorities to follow due process in all cases.</p><p>Our Embassy in Bogotá
takes every opportunity to urge the Colombian government to take further measures
to prevent violence and threats against human rights defenders, including trade unionists.
The British Ambassador in Bogota recently raised concerns about human rights defenders
with the Colombian Interior Minister on 1 February and with the Presidential Advisor
for Human Rights on 4 February. Furthermore, this year we are funding a Colombian
NGO to develop protection measures for human rights defenders in rural areas. Our
Embassy will continue to raise these issues in regular meetings with the Colombian
government.</p>
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