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Colombia Tax Protests: At Least 17 Killed - The St Kitts Nevis Observer

The St Kitts Nevis Observer The protests have been rocking Colombia since Wednesday BBC- Colombia’s office of the ombudsman has confirmed that at least 17 people were killed in five days of protests against a proposed tax reform, which have now been shelved. At least 800 people were injured as the police clashed with demonstrators in major cities. Human rights groups and protesters have accused riot police squads of using unnecessary force. The reforms, which would have increased taxes on low- and middle-income groups, have now been shelved. Reuters They confirm reports by human rights groups which had reported more than a dozen people killed in protests in Colombia’s major cities.

Colombia tax protests: At least 17 dead, ombudsman says

BBC News Published image captionThe protests have been rocking Colombia since Wednesday Colombia s office of the ombudsman has confirmed that at least 17 people were killed in five days of protests against a proposed tax reform. At least 800 people were injured as the police clashed with demonstrators in major cities. Human rights groups and protesters have accused riot police squads of using unnecessary force. The reforms, which would have increased taxes on low- and middle-income groups, have now been shelved. Reuters 1number of police officers killed Source: Colombia s office of the ombudsman They confirm reports by human rights groups which had reported more than a dozen people killed in protests in Colombia s major cities.

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