Friends believe his arrest on the grounds of “rebellion” is a result of his recent TV reports on forced displacement in Colombia and links between the government, army and paramilitaries.

This detention follows a pattern of persecution against independent journalists exercising their right to freedom of expression. Colombia is one of the most dangerous countries in the world in which to be a journalist. Few are brave enough to speak out - Fredy Munoz was. Now he needs us to speak out for him. For further background information and a direct appeal from Fredy Munoz see www.nuj.org.uk/inner.php?docid=1541

Please write letters/emails to the Colombian Ambassador requesting the Colombian government to:

Respect the life and physical and psychological integrity of Fredy Munoz Altamiranda
Respect due process and the right to defence.
Respect the right to freedom of expression.

Please send protests to:  mail@colombianembassy.co.uk
Please copy letters to:  info@justiceforcolombia.org
For further information about the situation facing journalists and trade unionists in Colombia see www.justiceforcolombia.org