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Colombia's military puts alleged war criminal in charge of war-torn region
General Edgar Alberto Rodriguez Sanchez. (Image: Radio Macondo)
by Canin Carlos January 7, 2019
Colombia’s armed forces put a general investigated for the murder of 22 civilians in charge of military operations in one of the country’s most violent regions.
The appointment of controversial Brigadier General Edgar Alberto Rodriguez was rejected by human rights organizations who fear that the arrival of the alleged war criminal could worsen the situation in Bajo Cauca where a turf war between dissident paramilitary groups have spurred an explosive increase in violence.
Rodriguez is investigated by the prosecution and the war crimes tribunal over his responsibility in the alleged killing of 22 civilians who were presented as guerrillas killed in combat while he commanded an army battalion in Magdalena Medio, the region bordering Bajo Cauca.
The general is one of many top military commanders who have not been adequately investigated despite their alleged role in the so-called “false positives” scandal, according to Human Rights Watch.
More:
https://colombiareports.com/general-under-investigation-takes-command-of-northeastern-antiquoia/