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The UN has stated that they are "deeply alarmed" over the violence by Colombian security forces towards protesters and condemned their actions after at least 19 people have been killed. Protests had taken place after the government planned to increase taxes for the lowest to middle-income earners in new tax reforms, which have now been abandoned. Marta Hurtado, a spokeswoman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights stated, "What we can say clearly is that we have received reports, and we have witnesses, (of) excessive use of force by security officers, shooting, live ammunition being used, beatings of demonstrators and as well detentions."With regards to the good health and well-being SDG, how could the protesters be protected from further violence? Tell us your thoughts!
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UN concerned over violent protests
The UN has stated that they are "deeply alarmed" over the violence by Colombian security forces towards protesters and condemned their actions after at least 19 people have been killed. Protests had taken place after the government planned to increase taxes for the lowest to middle-income earners in new tax reforms, which have now been abandoned. Marta Hurtado, a spokeswoman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights stated, "What we can say clearly is that we have received reports, and we have witnesses, (of) excessive use of force by security officers, shooting, live ammunition being used, beatings of demonstrators and as well detentions."With regards to the good health and well-being SDG, how could the protesters be protected from further violence? Tell us your thoughts!
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