Bogota 3 Acquittals - May 18, 2004
The acquittal in Bogotá of three Irishmen falsely accused of terrorism is an embarrassing setback for the Colombian government. It is also compelling evidence of the deep duplicity of the British government and its Unionist allies in Ireland. Similarly, it underlines the dishonesty of much of the international news media, whose coverage overwhelmingly presumed the three men's guilt. The acquittal is an important win for determined human rights defenders in Colombia and the rest of Latin America. Here Caitriona Ruane, coordinator of the campaign to release the three, talks about the case and continuing dangers preventing the men returning home.
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