IFJ Condemns Colombian “Intimidation” After Officials Bar Union Activists from the Country

international | worker & community struggles and protests | other press Thursday November 04, 2004 13:40 by Boycotter

The International Federation of Journalists today condemned the Colombian government over a “political game of intimidation” after barring entry into the country of Víctor Báez Mosqueira, the General Secretary of ICFTU-ORIT, along with three other international trade union representatives.

“In a country where union activists are being killed as they fight for their rights, it is intolerable that international unionists expressing solidarity and support should be victims of a political game of intimidation,” said Aidan White, IFJ General Secretary.