Men in US military uniforms savaged 54 underage Colombian girls between 2003 and 2007, and get off scot-free because US forces enjoy immunity from local laws there.
An 800-page report, part of a broader analysis to determine the causes of violence in the 50-year-long conflict that has claimed over seven million lives, was commissioned by an independent commission established by the Colombian government AND the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebel group. The report alleges that these cases of sexual assaults occurred mostly in the town of Melgar, where American troops and military contractors raped underage girls, filmed the abuse, and sold the films as pornographic material.
According to Colombia Reports, a US Army sergeant and a former US military officer raped a 12-year-old girl in 2007. Colombian prosecutors established that the girl had been drugged and subsequently raped inside the military base by US sergeant Michael J Coen and defense contractor Cesar Ruiz. However, the prosecution was not allowed to arrest the child rapists; the two offenders were subsequently flown out of the war-ravaged nation, as the terms of the US-Colombian Status of Forces Agreement gave US personnel immunity from local laws. Ironically, it was the poor girl and her family that had to leave Melgar due to the continuous harassment and threats they received from the US-allied government forces.
“There exists abundant information about the sexual violence, in absolute impunity thanks to the bilateral agreements and the diplomatic immunity of United States officials,” scholar Renan Vega said. Vega’s work on the report involved documenting the alleged sexual assaults perpetrated by Americans in Colombia because of ‘Plan Colombia’. ‘Plan Columbia’ is a mission that backs the Colombian government against Marxist regimes.
According to the Colombian daily El Tiempo, there were 23 reported cases of sexual abuse committed by active American soldiers in 2006 while there were 14 formal complaints in 2007. Five decades of armed conflict has claimed 220,000 lives and displaced millions in Colombia. According to the government, 7,234 Colombian women have been registered as victims of sex crimes during the conflict.
This is so fucked up… Yet I am neither shocked or surprised to hear it.
I’m not shocked or surprised either. Disgusted, yes… But I’m sure this kind of thing happens all the time.
Would LOVE to repeatedly shove cactuses up those ”WAR Hero”s asses, to say the least…
are you sure these men are not just dressed up in US military uniforms? this has been a known favorite activity of terrorists
Its eazy to point fingers and say “no we could never do that” but the truth is we really can.
really ? You are really this fucking oblivious to whats happening around you ? Turn off fox news and try to get actual ACCURATE news, maybe youll wake up.
Yeah, because you know, your privy to all the inside terrorist info. lol. High much?
Surely you cannot be that naive
I suppose they built a fake army base as well
Our military has been doing this around the world for years and years. After such atrocities, our politicians complain that our government is hated around the world, without just cause. It is bullshit and it continues to this day. Just last week a state department official was on national television stating our government does not promote problems in other countries. It seems to me that only organizations such as yours can put a dent in this problem. Please post the names and contact information of any rapists you can.
Its not “our military” per se … it is some of the sick bastards that get in the service. (It happens everywhere, in the civilian community as well … but most of our civilians aren’t sent abroad and given the opportunity to rape there) Most military members are truly good people, who sacrifice a lot to be of service to others. Except those who aren’t.
Yes, rapists rape, and continue to do so unless they are caught. The problem is, in the military, it is too often swept under the rug, even with overwhelming evidence. So that person keeps perpetrating the acts. Yes, these acts are perpetrated around the world because of it. What you might not know is the extent of which these acts are also carried out against other military members. The fact that often, little is done about it is disturbing.
“The Invisible War” is a good documentary on the topic. It also offers information on how you can help affect change, to keep these issues from being swept under the rug, so the perpetrators are prosecuted.
Moral of the story, soldiers aren’t automatically good people & war serves nobody but the rich.
+1
FU*KERS!!
Sickening, and people continue to ask me why I’m not patriotic and why I lack and respect for my country.
Because of this?? This is a universal stain of basic human existence. I’m not going to tell you who to be, but there are a lot of powerful reasons to be proud of the US, and in spite of this, other nations know it. Don’t let the heinous minority dictate who you are. This is a minority.
Oh and didn’t the former CIC buy thousands of acres down there for his retirement? I think so.
Disgusting
if the men can’t be charged perhaps unlawful execution is in order… i know that is not how to handle this.. but my oh my the thought is appealing..
that governments allow such cover ups is beyond me..
The men CAN be charged, by the military, not the country. The problems lie in the military system of justice. Changes are being made, but small and ridiculously slow.
I’m a veteran, just watched “The Invisible War”, pretty good documentary on the topic of rape and the military. Also gives information on how to make a difference in the end. Don’t just sit around and be disgusted, please … do something.
Yes!!! Nail on the head.
Didnt this also happen during the Vietnam war?
Meanwhile there are 10 acivilians in your local news website about child porn and grown men raping and molesting young girls. Lay off of our military. There are sickos everywhere.
i want to see evidence. were`s the vid? (yea im skeptical today)
http://m.liveleak.com/view?i=ca6_1375246828.see this which happened in iraq.i feel pity for how u think.i would not want any women to be raped.in america every 9 second a women is saved.that is what your ppl and government too.i pray for the women dishonoured in america.imagine all these troops deployed in america? No girl would have been raped but unfortunately american officials,soldiers are rapist themselves.they will give account of these actions to God dont worry as will me and you.salam
http://m.theherald-news.com/2015/03/26/feds-chicago-area-cousins-planned-u-s-terrorist-attack/adf8plf/ and these guys were planning to take as many soldier uniforms as they can for isis
This is sad but I hate that this makes it sound as if all soldiers are out raping people. I actually have a good friend who is a former soldier who he and his wife adopted an entire family of 5 children from columbia. All the children had been abused and neglected by their biological parents.
Unfortunately across the globe we have a subgroup of men from all walks of life who seek to abuse and rape women because they think its their right as a man. Though the U.S military represents less than 1% of the population they come from every socioeconomic background and ethnic background and are representative of America as a whole so this article should more accurately say american’s went to columbia and raped girls.
Will there ever be good news again?
As selam aleykoum.brothers and sisters please accept the reality of what your army does the american marines.they raped hundred or even thousands girls in iraq,afghanistan,libya,lebannon and japan too.a famous tragedy was mahmudya killings in march 2006.in which US soldiers had a post near the home of a iraqi girl areeb who was just 14.whenever she was passing by the soldiers used to give her smiles or gestures but she ignored one day one soldiers put his finger on her cheek.this terrified her but parents thought she is just a kid.so the soldiers planned to rape her and they did,killed her and her family later and then said that sunni muslims had done the act.this is how they divide ppl but instead are themsleves the culprits.does any one of you support these actions? Does that 14 year old girl seemed a weapon of mass destruction? Her rapers and killers roam free in america one commited sucide.there are thousands incidents where us soldiers have killed innocents civilians and got free of charges.shame on you if u laugh upon little teenage girls being raped,and those who put a scarf on their head to protect their modesty.no girl should be raped.shame on america and your government.open up your eyes! Your government has wasted million dollars on zionist wars.they arent defending you! They will take you to hell along themselves.and oh boy hell is bad,you will be punished a lot.but I pray to Allah that your progeny will certainly be among believers in one Allah.stand up atleast get these rapist punished.when Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him went to preach islam in taif he was ridiculed and a mob of children threw stones on him and his shoes got full of blood.then he sat down in a garden when angel Gabrael came and asked that should he destroy the city between the two mountains? Prophet peace be upon him said that I have been sent as a mercy,why should I pray for their destruction? I peay that their progeny will be among believers in Allah.why do you not read Quran directly.just plz read it with the intention of good and ask God to guide you.you will be guided.u dont even know that Quran has a full chapter on saint marry peace be upon her,on Joseph peace be upon him,on Abraham peace be upon him and other prophets peace be upon them all.they all were Prophets preaching islam which means peace aquired by submitting one’s will to Allah.the will of Allah is to help the poor,to not take the Property of an orphan but guard it for them,to not drive the beggar away,to not sleep before ensuring that neighbours have had food,islam declares every forty houses along your house as neighbours,to help the widows,to give full measure when balance.it tells that not to speak loudly infront of your parents that paradise lies under the feet of one’s mother,that only do Jihad against your own evil self.only do jihad or fight those who fight you,but do not trangress limits by killing children innocent women poor old or even not destroy trees which have food.it says to live kindly with parents even if they dont accept islam and obey them except if they want you to go against Allah.islam orders 2.5% tax on savings which should be given too poor.just imagine tje systems laid down by the creators.plz try to understand and read Quran yourself.peace be upon you.
You have written what are some of the best parts of Islam and in fact most religions, if not all. I am not a religious person but you have highlighted so many truths. Do not forget however that Islam also promotes the belief that women are “owned” by their men and that only they should be seen without Burqa, Hijab, or Niqab. The style of clothing was a lot more to do with protection against the elements, especially against sand storms and was worn by everyone. Times change and people move on and I would never want to tar everyone with the same brush just because of religion. Blessed be, namaste and peace be upon you.
As selam alekoum(peace be upon you) brother Adam.brother in Islam men are the protectors of women but not owners! Back in the arab age of ignorance women were treated as property,they were bought and sell,step mothers could be made legal wives and all that and infanticide of girls.Islam completely stopped that.burqa or veil is actually for women but preserve their chastity and modesty but it’s not one way,men also have to wear suitable clothes.Quran says and tell the believing men and women to lower their gaze and guard their chastity.both have to do it.tell me if a mature person would roam naked infront of his/her parents.actually prostitution is another way of making women a property and setting a price.in Islam Prophet Muhammad SAW and Caliphs used to look after the widows and poor women,fetch them water,give zakat or even do chores for them.the reason is that they get all things at home and dont have to go and sell their bodies.just look at the beauty of that.i am a Pakistani muslim and believe me my country has suffered a lot from american policies in afghanistan and drones attack but yet never do we pray in mosques that May Allah destroy america etc.we only say that may you get guidance!.some ppl object to the capital punishment for adultery which is stoning.four witnesses have to be produced.yes it is a hard punishment but imagine for a second if you are born as an illegal child(Allah forbid).whole of your life will be a mess.without any fault.but lets see the beauty even in this rule.four witnesses have to be produced but you will commit adultery in a secret place.mostly one person may see you,you cant be punished,two ppl see you again you are not,3 ppl see you again Allah’s merciful but if fourth then punishment is to be carried out so Allah is yet merciful even in this regard.but in rape cases DNA test can be used as allowed by a hadis so rapists should be stoned.you might have seen the victims of rape being punsihed in some muslim countries but that’s their incomplete and brainwashing.they tend to be muslims butvthey transgress also Allah says to punish any who blames a pious women.religion in every thing brother,you have a specific purpose of life,just try to sit and relax and say that Allah plz guide me,if you search for truth you may be guided In sha Allah(if Allah wills).Prophet Abraham peace be upon him was born among idolators but he didnt submit to them.first he thought that star was god,but it set so he thought moon was god but is set then he thought sun is god but it also set then he said that Allah is indeed greater then these and asked Allah to guide him.Quran says: If there were in the heavens and earth other GOds beside Allah their would have been confusion in both.but have you see moon coming at sun’s time hahaha…no.Also Allah says that he built sky without pillars.look to sky do you see any thing wrong,look again and yet your sight will return in dissapointment.brother plz read and ask Allah to guide to strive for truth Allah will show you.Islam is the only religion preached by Allah’s messenger since Adam peace be upon him to Muhammad peace be upon him.so peace be upon you and your family brothers,i pray that no disease may affect you,may Allah guide you and shower his blessings upon you.take care.just do me this favour and read islam directly by Quran or a good biography of Prophet Muhammad.salam.
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I try not to make blanket statements about a whole group of people. We have a segment of people in our society that is so destructive. Most people believe that the military is exactly what they say they are. We really do have some rotten people on earth. This time in life so much is being exposed. Hopefully the whole world can finally see that we are better people when we respect each others differences , share the earth, stop destroying it and cancel greed.