Amnesty International Calls for Speedy Resolution in Case of  Pregnant Colombian Human Rights Defender; Demands Adequate Healthcare

(London) – Amnesty International is calling on authorities in Colombia to take fast action on the case of a pregnant human rights defender who was arrested in the north-eastern city of Bucaramanga, Colombia on November 16, on charges of having links with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).  Carolina Rubio last month returned from Brussels where she represented Colombian human rights and social organizations in a meeting of European human rights organizations and development agencies. During her visit, she met with European Commission representatives and members of the