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Colombia: Why are people protesting?

Dozens of people have died in a wave of anti-tax reform protests in Colombia. The marches started on 28 April and are ongoing.

The UN鈥檚 human rights office has accused security forces of using excessive force towards protesters.
Sara, who was involved in the protests, says she was 鈥榬andomly detained鈥 and spent six days in jail.

Colombia鈥檚 Defence Minister told 大象传媒 Minute there is zero tolerance towards illegal conduct at the hands of the security forces.

Reporter: Beatriz De La Pava
Producer: Cecilia Macaulay

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