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<p>Military assistance in Colombia has been provided over many years and the issue
of human rights is closely examined before any military assistance to Colombia is
approved. The UK has provided expertise and advice to the Colombian Armed Forces on
the subjects of international humanitarian law and human rights during military operations
at a number of seminars and conferences.<br><br>My right hon. Friend the previous
Foreign Secretary (William Hague) raised the issue of human rights with President
Santos and Defence Minister Pinzon in February. He welcomed the Colombian Government’s
commitment to zero tolerance of human rights abuses and underlined the importance
of taking action on threats to human rights defenders and trade unionists. My right
hon. Friend the Minister for Latin America Affairs, (Hugo Swire) also raised human
rights with the Colombian Government during his visit to Colombia in June.</p>
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