UN demands Colombia investigate Guaviare journalist attack

The UN condemned the armed attack on journalist Gustavo Chicangana and his wife in Guaviare, Colombia, calling for an investigation. The UN Human Rights Office, through its representative, Scott Campbell, denounced the attack, emphasizing it violated press freedom, a fundamental human right. Chicangana and his wife were injured in the Saturday shooting in a conflict-affected area. The UN urged the Colombian state to investigate and protect journalists in violent regions, reiterating that non-state armed groups must respect the press. The attack sparked political reactions, with calls for safety and condemnation of the violence.