The statement pointed out that there have been reports that since Friday, 14 people have been killed in large-scale anti-government protests in Cali.

The head of United Nations human rights affairs expressed shock on Sunday at the deadly conflict in Cali, Colombia, and called for independent investigations of the violence and accountability.

Michelle Bachelet pointed to reports that since Friday, 14 people have been killed in large-scale anti-government protests in Colombia’s third largest city. He said that investigations need to be conducted quickly and dialogue resumed.

The United Nations High Commissioner said in a statement: “It is vital that all persons reportedly involved in causing injuries or deaths, including state officials, must undergo prompt, effective, independent, impartial and transparent investigations, and respond to the perpetrators. The person is responsible.” Statement.

Her comments were made after the Colombian army strengthened its control of Cali on Saturday. Cali is a city with a population of 2.2 million.

The country is in the second month of protests against the government of President Ivan Duque.

Officials said that at least 59 people have been killed and more than 2,300 civilians and uniformed personnel have been injured in the month since the protests.

The non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch cited “credible reports” of at least 63 deaths across the country and called the situation in Cali “very serious.”

“Peaceful Solution”

Bachelet’s office quoted reports that since Friday, Cali had 14 people killed and 98 injured, including 54 people with guns.

Khali’s dead included an off-duty employee of the prosecutor’s office who shot two protesters blocking the street and killed one of them. Videos on social media showed that a group of people subsequently attacked the attacker and executed him privately.

The Human Rights Office also pointed out that there were reports that a person shot at the demonstrators in the presence of the police in some parts of the city.

“Considering the progress made through dialogue to resolve the social unrest that broke out a month ago, these events have attracted more attention. The unrest broke out after a number of social and economic policies against the government across the country began to strike,” UN Human Rights. The person in charge of affairs said.

She said: “I call for an end to all forms of violence, including vandalism, and I ask all parties to continue talking to each other and to ensure respect for the lives and dignity of all people.”

Former Chilean President Bachelet emphasized that only dialogue can address the needs of different groups on both sides.

She said: “I welcome the commitment expressed by Cali and several actors across the country to find a negotiated and peaceful solution to social unrest through negotiation.”

The UN Human Rights Office also stated that since last Friday, it has received news that at least 30 people have been arrested in Cali, highlighting the whereabouts of some of them.

Bachelet said: “It is necessary to ensure the right to a fair trial and due process of detainees.”

She also emphasized that all necessary measures must be taken in accordance with international human rights standards to prevent disappearances.