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Anti-Militarism: News & Updates

Event
36th Annual Commemoration of the Martyrs of Central America & Colombia
November 6, 2016
Join us at Beaumont School as we mark the 36th anniversary of the four martyred church women in El Salvador. With keynote speaker Marlen Sánchez, we commemorate the work of these martyrs who sacrificed their lives to stay in solidarity with the oppressed and marginalized people of El Salvador.
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Event
SOA Watch border vigil
October 7, 2016 to October 10, 2016

SOA Watch is moving their vigil to the US/mexican border. In October we will gather on both sides of the wall and raise our voices for an end of the militarization of the Americas!

Currently we are still in the planning process and open for your ideas. If you are interested, would like to get involved or have any other questions email Sophie[at]irtfcleveland.org

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RRN Letter
RRN Letter: Mexico, 10/1/2016
October 1, 2016
Break-in and vandalism of Jesuit-sponsored Kino Migrant Center and death threats to staff in Nogales, Sonora (US border).
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RRN Letter: Guatemala, 9/25/2016
September 25, 2016
Concern for the safety and well-being of Angélica Choc, a Mayan Q’eqchi’ human rights defender from the municipality of El Estor in Izabal Department.
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RRN Letter: Colombia, 9/24/2016
September 24, 2016
Presence of paramilitaries in the Peace Community of San José de Apartadó in Antioquia Department. Located approximately 12 km from the city of Apartadó, San José de Apartadó is comprised of 28 hamlets and has a population of nearly 3,000.
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RRN Letter: Colombia, 9/22/2016
September 22, 2016
Murder of peasant farmer leader Cecilia Coicue, age 62, in the village of Cominera, municipality of Corinto in Cauca Department.
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RRN Letter: Colombia, 9/21/2016
September 21, 2016
Concern for the safety of human rights defender Rocío Campos, a member of the Magdalena Medio chapter of Movement of Victims of State Crimes (MOVICE).
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News Article
Letter to Obama to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for refugees from EL SALVADOR, HONDURAS, AND GUATEMALA
September 8, 2016

RENEWED REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR EL SALVADOR, HONDURAS, AND GUATEMALA IN LIGHT OF CONTINUED INJUNCTION IN ​UNITED STATES V. TEXAS

Dear President Obama:

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RRN Letter
RRN Letter: Colombia, 8/25/2016
August 25, 2016
The National Federation of Agricultural Workers Unions (Fensuagro), their affiliate and allies in the Department of Putumayo, are in imminent danger from the Colombian Armed Forces.
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RRN Letter: Honduras, 8/14/2016
August 14, 2016
Death threats to human rights defender Jorge Jiménez, who works for the nongovernmental organization CODEH (Committee for the Defense of Human Rights in Honduras).
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