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UN human rights chief calls for urgent measures in wake of latest Mexico killings | |
2010-08-28 | |
(KUNA) -- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay strongly condemned on Friday the killing of 72 migrants in the North of Mexico. "I am deeply shocked about these killings, which highlight the critical situation of migrants in the country," she said is press release launched today. "I recognize the Government of Mexico has made strong efforts to curb the growing climate of violence," Pillay said. "Nevertheless, due to the dire circumstances I call on the authorities to undertake all necessary steps to protect the life and integrity of migrants, in particular women and children, in line with Mexico's international obligations." She added.
Last year, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants indicated that an estimated 400,000 migrants transit through Mexico each year, most of them victims of trafficking by transnational gang networks also involved in smuggling and drugs. Many never reach their destination. In a recent public hearing the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights was informed that the number of kidnappings of migrants in transit through Mexico has neared 18,000 during 2009, mostly for extortion purposes. The majority of them are women, girls and boys". | |
Posted by:Fred |
#1 Many never reach their destination. Hmmmmmmmm...I wonder where that is? "Ensuring that there is no impunity is crucial to avoid a repetition of such a heinous crime," she said. So I take it that the "High" Commissioner would have no problems with the Mexican cops blowing away the bastards who did this? Any bets? |
Posted by: tu3031 2010-08-28 11:49 |