Defensoría del Pueblo emitió alerta por situación de seguridad en Briceño
La Defensoría del Pueblo hizo un llamado a los organismos de seguridad para fortalecer su presencia en Briceño y estabilizar la crisis de seguridad qu...
TL;DR
- The Ombudsman's Office has called for increased security presence in Briceño, North Antioquia, to address a security crisis.
- The region is experiencing increased confrontations between armed groups, including the Clan del Golfo, FARC dissidents, and a new group named Los Cabuyos.
- A recent incident attributed to Los Cabuyos resulted in the death of a 13-year-old girl and injuries to a woman.
- These events align with warnings from an Early Alert issued in November for Briceño.
- A humanitarian emergency has been ongoing in North Antioquia since October, causing displacement for approximately 1,000 families.
- Homicides, confinement, and threats have also increased, highlighting the vulnerability of the civilian population.
- The Ombudsman's Office urges various government entities, including the Ministry of the Interior and local authorities, to assist the civilian population and implement recommended measures.
- A call has also been made to armed groups to respect International Humanitarian Law and refrain from attacking civilians.