Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

There is no doubt there have been considerable positive change in regard to Colombia, including the historic talks in Havana. There are positive elements but at the same time people are being executed. An attempt was made on the life of Imelda Daza, one of the leaders of the left wing Patriotic Union on Friday, 6 May. Such things are happening. We ask people to stand up for peace, politics, justice, equality and the use of democratic means but at the same time, people are being executed by death squads who are linked to groups and individuals in Colombia. We must ensure there is a positive input to bring about peace and to improve conditions. What can the Government and the EU do in relation to the decades of conflict that have been ongoing? The talks are going at a positive rate but what can we do as Europeans who are concerned about peace and stability in the region?

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