UN rights chief calls for independent investigation into dead in Colombia | New protests

In that statement, 14 people have been killed since Friday amid huge protests against the Calin government.

The head of UN rights sounded the alarm over the deadly incident in the Colombian city of Cali on Sunday, calling for an independent investigation and responsibility for the violence.

Michelle Bachelet said 14 people had been killed since Friday amid huge anti-government protests, while Michelle Bachelet said a quick investigation and a resumption of dialogue were needed.

“It is essential that all those involved in causing injury or death, including state officials, conduct prompt, effective, independent, impartial and transparent investigations and hold those responsible accountable,” the UN High Commissioner said in a statement.

His comments came after the Colombian army tightened control of Cali’s 2.2 million cities on Saturday after clashes erupted against police armed civilians.

The country is in the second month of protests against the government of President Ivan Duque.

Officials said the month of protests left at least 59 people dead and more than 2,300 civilians and uniformed workers injured.

The non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch has cited “credible reports” of at least 63 deaths, saying the situation in Cali is “very serious.”

‘Peaceful solution’

Bachelet’s office reported 14 people were killed on the street since Friday and 98 were injured, including 54 with guns.

One of the dead on the street was an employee of the prosecutor’s office who shot and fired at two protesters who were blocking a street and killed one of them. The video made on social media shows the crowd then throwing and lynching the attacker.

The rights office also reported reports of individuals shooting protesters in front of police officers in several parts of the city.

“These events are even more worrying given the progress that has been made in resolving the social unrest that erupted a month ago, following the start of a national strike against various government social and economic policies,” the UN rights chief said.

“I call for an end to all forms of violence, including vandalism, and for all parties to continue to talk to each other and ensure respect for the lives and dignity of all people,” he said.

Former Chilean President Bachelet stressed that only dialogue can resolve the demands of different groups on both sides.

“I am pleased that through various actors, Calin and nationally, through negotiations to find a negotiated and peaceful solution to social unrest,” he said.

The UN rights office said it had received information from at least 30 people arrested in Calin since Friday, and highlighted concerns about the location of some of them.

“The trial and direct trial of the detainees must be ensured,” Bachelet said.

He also stressed the need to take all necessary measures in line with international human rights law to prevent disappearances.