2,000 youths murdered in Medellin over 2 years: NGO

[Judi Lynn]

2,000 youths murdered in Medellin over 2 years: NGO
Tuesday, 29 March 2011 11:24
Kathryn Thompson

An investigation by a Medellin NGO has revealed that 2,000 youths between the ages of 11 and 25 have been murdered within the past two years.

The Institute of Popular Training (IPC) found that youths, especially minors, are paying the highest price for the violence in the city.

Comparative data of the first two months of 2009 and 2011 shows that the murder rate of 11 -17 year olds has increased 478%. However murders of youths between the ages of 18 -25 still account for the majority of deaths. The institution believes that based on data from 2011 so far, this trend will continue, Caracol Radio reported.

The IPC listed a number of causes contributing to this devastating violence such as territorial control and border wars, micro drug-trafficking in communities and educational institutes, forced recruitment, forced displacement and harassment of cultural leaders who reject violence.

More:
http://colombiareports.com/colombia-news/news/15229-2000-youths-murdered-in-medellin-over-2-years-ngo.html