12 minutes agoBombing at Columbia Protests, three dead policemen
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Three policemen were killed by a bomb blast at a police station in Colombia after thousands of protesters gathered for new protests. In the country's capital, Bogota, some protesters also began robbing shops. One police source said ten other security members were hurt by the explosion that occurred in the hours [...]
One police source said ten other security members were hurt by the explosion that occurred in late hours Friday in the town of Santander de Quillicchao, which lies in a region known for drug trafficking and violence.
This source did not blame any armed groups for the bombing, while more data is expected to be provided during a warned police conference Saturday morning.
About 250 thousand people protested Thursday to show disappointment with President Ivan Duque. The protest took place Friday in one of the Bogota squares.
Police scattered protesters, including older and family members, using tear gas. However, some protesters came together again later and continued shouting.
Call for the launch of these protests made former leftist candidates for president, Gustavo Petro. Protesters are angry with what they call a lack of government measures to prevent corruption and the killing of human rights activists, writes the Guardian”, broadcasting Express.
