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Amnesty International: Colombia Protests Against Unlawful Killings

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This article discusses the protests that took place in Colombia concerning the unlawful killing of civilians by security forces. (March 6, 2009)
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BBC

Bbc: Colombians in Huge Farc Protest

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This article examines the anti-FARC protests taking place in Bogota, Colombia. Links to related articles and videos are provided. (February 4, 2008)
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BBC

Bbc News: Profile: Alvaro Uribe Velez

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A short biography of the new president of Colombia. He won the election without a run-off election in May 2002. The article is dated August 7, 2002.
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BBC

Bbc: New Stage in Colombian Civil War

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A news analysis of the recent upsurge in violence in Colombia with the bombing of a club in the capital itself. The article is dated February 8, 2003.
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BBC

Bbc News: Colombia's Most Powerful Rebels

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This site from BBC News provides an article on the FARC, the biggest guerrilla group in Colombia. They fund themselves by kidnappings. The article is dated September 19, 2003.
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U.s. Dept of State: Human Rights Report on Colombia

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The U.S State Department report for human rights issues in the country of Colombia, issued February 25, 2004.
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Colombia's Presidential Frontrunner Speaks in Public

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of the new president of Colombia. He won the election without a run-off election in May 2002. The article is dated August 7, 2002.