People peacefully protesting against a mining project in Casillas, Guatemala, and by-standers were tear gassed and dispersed by riot police on 22 June. There are concerns of further excessive use of force as police presence continues in the community.
People peacefully protesting against a mining project in Casillas, Guatemala, and by-standers were tear gassed and dispersed by riot police on 22 June. There are concerns of further excessive use of force as police presence continues in the community. 1) TAKE ACTION Write a letter, send an email, call, fax or tweet:- Calling on authorities to respect, protect and guarantee the freedom of assembly and the right to a peaceful manifestation in Casillas;
- Calling on the police to act in accordance to the UN Basic Principles of the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials;
- Urging the authorities to promptly investigate the allegations of excessive use of force by police officers carrying out the operation.
Contact these two officials by 4 August, 2017:
Minister of the Interior Francisco Manuel Rivas Lara Email: [email protected] Salutation: Dear Minister
Ambassador Gladys Marithza Ruiz de Vielman Embassy of Guatemala 2220 R St. NW, Washington DC 20008 T: 202.745.4953 -OR- 202.745.3873 Email: [email protected] Contact Form: http://guatemalaembassyusa.org/la-embajada/contacta-con-nosotros/ Salutation: Dear Ambassador
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