"Communication to the Government of Colombia" - November 16, 2021

...In this context, we would like to bring to the urgent attention of Your Excellency's Government the information we have received in relation to the alleged stigmatizing statements and death threats against the human rights defender Mr. Robinson Arley Mejia Alonso... It is our responsibility, in accordance with the mandates given to us by the Human Rights Council, to seek to clarify the allegations brought to our attention. In this regard, we would be very grateful to have your cooperation and comments on the following matters: 1. Please provide any additional information or comments in relation to the allegations mentioned above. Please provide information on any protection measures provided to Mr. Robinson Arley Mejía Alonso by the Protection Unit. 3. Please provide information on the measures taken to guarantee the results of the popular consultation that took place in the municipality of Cajamarca in 2017. 4. Please provide information on specific measures taken to support and protect human rights defenders in the municipality of Cajamarca, department of Tolima...