Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Bombing in Colombian Capital
UN Human Rights Agency Speaks Out Against Bombing in Colombian Capital
New York, Aug 13 2010 10:10AM The head of the United Nations human rights office in Colombia has strongly condemned the bombing early yesterday morning in the capital, Bogotá, which damaged a number of buildings, including one housing a radio station and a news agency.
A car bomb exploded at 5:30 a.m. in one of the city’s financial districts, injuring nine people and damaging the offices of Caracol Radio and EFE News.
“I feel relieved that this attack did not lead to fatal casualties,” said Christian Salazar, Representative of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Colombia, expressing his solidarity with the blast’s victims and the people who live and work in Bogotá.
His office voiced hope that Colombian authorities will take the necessary security measures to ensure people’s safety, as well as to investigate the incident and prosecute the perpetrators.
In addition, if the attack is confirmed to have been intended to intimidate the media, the Office underscored the importance of the freedom of the press and the right to information.
ENDS
Clean Shipping Coalition: Shipping - IMO’s Net Zero Framework Progresses But ENGOs Slam Unnecessary Delay
Gena Wolfrath, IMI: Understanding News Fatigue—and How To Stay Informed Without Overload
Access Now: A Statement To Our Community About Why RightsCon 2026 Will Not Take Place In Zambia
Climate Action Network: Santa Marta Plants The Seeds Of A Fossil-Free Future - Civil Society Will Hold Governments To Account
Human Rights Measurement Initiative: Joint Statement On The Cancellation Of RightsCon 2026 
UN News: From Hormuz To Lebanon, Crisis Reverberates Through Trade Routes, Upending Humanitarian Networks