Colombia is trade unionist danger zone (Web Feature)

Index Number: AMR 23/021/2007
Date Published: 3 July 2007
Categories: Americas, Colombia

A plague of death threats and killings, a sham paramilitary demobilization process and almost total impunity - these are the perpetual battles facing trade unionists in Colombia. The country is one of the most dangerous places in the world to stand up for workers' rights.