Indigenous Justice in Colombia

dawn — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:02:08 +0000

Traditional justice sentences kidnappers, restores faith in community and traditional authorities

The town center of the Resguardo (Reserve) of Jambaló in Northern Cauca. On November 26th, seven people were kidnapped on the road leading out of Jambaló's town center, in the village of Pioyá. Five were liberated later that night, and the other two in the early hours of the next day. The hostages were liberated by the Indigenous Guard of Jambaló and members of the community, and four of the five kidnappers were apprehended.

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Video: Plan of Aggression in Northern Cauca, Colombia

dawn — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:04:04 +0000

This brand new video may help put into context yesterday's threats on these communities and their leaders.

The five minute short was scripted, filmed and edited by members of the communication network of the Association of Indigenous Authorities of Northern Cauca (ACIN).

The Dominion - Northern Cauca

Indigenous Justice in Colombia

Video: Plan of Aggression in Northern Cauca, Colombia