Another death threat against Colombian social leader Alfamir Castillo

Alfamir Castillo is head of the Women’s Sugar Cane Cutters Committee in South West Colombia. She visited the UK at the invitation of UNISON Northern and Northern TUC in March, and told activists around the country about her situation and that of thousands like her in Colombia. Alfamir’s son was murdered by the Colombian army in February 2008. She has campaigned fearlessly for justice for the murder. Her quest has made her the victim of armed attacks, persecution and threats.

On 17 May, Alfamir received another death threat. Tomorrow, Friday 24 May, two army generals will go on trial in Colombia for their alleged role in the murder. Please act on War on Want’s call for online action and send an email to the Colombian government, demanding Alfamir’s protection.

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Defend Alfamir Castillo

Colombian human rights campaigner Alfamir Castillo's son was murdered by the Colombian army, and now she and her family are facing death threats and persecution. In this short video published by War on Want, she talks about her son's murder and the situation she is facing. Please take action today to support her at www.waronwant.org/alfamir
http://www.youtube.com/user/PovertyIsPolitical?feature=watch

Protect Colombian human rights defender Alfamir Castillo’s life

War on Want has launched a campaign to protect the life of Colombian trade unionist and human rights campaigner Alfamir Castillo (pictured with UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis on a recent visit to Britain). Alfamir and her family have been subject to persecution, attacks and repeated death threats since the conviction of seven soldiers for the murder of her 23 year old son in 2008:
http://www.waronwant.org/overseas-work/conflict-zones/17837-urgent-protect-colombian-leader-alfamir-castillos-life