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The Center for International Policy's page on Colombia is probably the best general page on issues in this country:
This is an excellent site for news on Colombia, updated weekly:
The School of the Americas Watch works to close the "School of the Americas", in Fort Benning, GA. This U.S. Army
institution has trained thousands of Latin American officers and soldiers, hundreds who have been proven to have participated
in torture and assassinations in Latin America. Fort Benning, GA
Human Rights Watch is the eminant international organization which has published authoritative, insightful analysis of
the human rights situation in Colombia:
This is a site with excellent alternative news from the U.S. that I find very informative:
Health
and Development Organizations in Colombia
Concern America, the Non Governmental refugee assistance and development organization I believe in, enough to work through
(!) is located here:
Accompaniment Groups
Working in Colombia
The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) provides long term accompaniment by maintaining a presence in the community of
La Unión, San José de Apartadó. Six month to one year commitment is required. Contact:
Peace Brigades International has teams in the Urabá/Chocó region of Colombia, Magdalena Medio as well as other parts
of the country. Their work provides a presence with individuals at higher risk of violence. Contact:
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