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October 17, 2008

Colombian Indigenous Groups Fear Military Assault on National Mobilization
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The allegations come amidst warnings from indigenous groups they face
growing repression, mostly in the southwestern Cauca province. Earlier
this week, activists said police fired into a large crowd of some 12,000
people taking part in a national mobilization for indigenous rights.
There are fears Colombian forces are preparing for a wider armed
crackdown on indigenous groups. Colombia is a staunch US ally, receiving
the highest amount of US aid in the Western Hemisphere.



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