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General documents - EP Press Statement of 7 May 2021 on the right to peaceful protest, call for national dialogue in Colombia - Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community

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Colombia: lead MEPs defend right to peaceful protest, call for national dialogue

Joint statement by David McAllister and Pilar Del Castillo, in light of the crisis situation generated by the wave of continued protests in Colombia after 9 days of marches and revolts.

The Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, David McAllister (EPP, DE) and the Chair of the Delegation for Relations with the countries of the Andean Community, Pilar del Castillo (EPP, ES), state:

"It is the legitimate right of all citizens to protest and demonstrate peacefully which, together with the rights of assembly, association and freedom of expression, constitute the cornerstone of democratic systems. The authorities must ensure public order in a proportionate and balanced manner without abuse, arbitrariness or excess. The confusing and diverse information released about the number of the dead and the injured, including those of law enforcement officers and people whose whereabouts remain unknown, is a cause for concern. The legitimate Colombian authorities must investigate these thoroughly.

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Source : © European Union, 2021 - EP

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