Deadly Protests Escalate in Colombia
Over 25 Killed, Hundreds Injured in Violent Demonstrations
UN Expresses Deep Alarm Amidst Bloody Unrest
A week of escalating protests in Colombia has erupted in deadly violence, with at least 25 people killed and hundreds more injured. The demonstrations, initially sparked by tax increases, have escalated into a widespread uprising against the government.
According to the United Nations, the bloodshed in Cali, Colombia's third-largest city, is particularly concerning. The agency has called for an immediate investigation into the violence and expressed deep alarm at the rising death toll.
The protests, which began at the end of April, have drawn thousands of demonstrators into the streets of major cities across Colombia. The government has responded with heavy-handed tactics, including the use of tear gas, water cannons, and live ammunition.
The unrest has sparked international condemnation, with human rights groups and foreign governments expressing concern about the excessive use of force by Colombian authorities. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has urged the government to respect the protesters' rights to peaceful assembly and expression.
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