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of Support from U.S. NGOs for Congreso Nacional de Paz y País,
May 9, 2002 We wish to express our support for the efforts of civil society representatives from all over Colombia who are organizing the National Congress for Peace and Country on May 9 to 11th. As U.S. nongovernmental and religious organizations following Colombian issues, we are deeply concerned over the escalating violence in your country. We condemn violations of human rights and international humanitarian law by all armed actors. We were saddened by the breakdown of the peace talks in February, and believe that all sides must try to pull back from the brink of senseless violence. Ultimately, the only solution is a negotiated settlement for a true and lasting peace. The answer to how you can arrive at such peace must be sought in the minds and hearts of all Colombians. We are encouraged by the tenacious and spirited search for peace by Colombian civil society organizations, and we wish for a successful and broadly supported National Congress for Peace and Country. Rev. John L. McCullough Daniel Kovalik J. Daryl Byler Kathy Thornton, RSM
School of the Americas Watch Barbara Gerlach and
Cristina Espinel
Marie Dennis Terry Collingsworth Jason Hagen David A. Moczulski,
OFM Steven Bennett |
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