Sunday, November 9, 2008

Breaking the Grip? Obstacles to Justice for Paramilitary Mafias in Colombia





















This 140-page report assesses Colombia’s progress toward investigating and breaking the influence of paramilitaries’ mafia-like networks. It also describes government actions that pose serious obstacles to continued progress. The report is based on interviews with prosecutors and investigators, case files, witness testimony, and other material collected over the course of more than one year of research in Colombia.

HRW Index No.: 1-56432-385-4
October 16, 2008 Report
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