SIPTU highlights attacks on Colombian trade unionists

SIPTU is due to hold a public meeting in Liberty Hall tonight to highlight attacks on trade unionists in Colombia.

SIPTU is due to hold a public meeting in Liberty Hall tonight to highlight attacks on trade unionists in Colombia.

The South American nation has been labelled as the most dangerous country in the world for trade unionists.

An estimated 4,000 union members have been targeted by right-wing paramilitaries in Colombia in the past number of years.

The paramilitaries frequently murder, kidnap and intimidate trade union activists.

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