Arrest made for deaths of Awa Indians in Colombia
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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Authorities in Colombia arrested a member of the
Awa
Tribe in connection with the deaths of 12 tribal members.
Jose Miguel Pai Nastapuas, 32, is believed to be part of a gang that has been threatening and extorting tribal members. He allegedly killed seven adults and five children for refusing to pay him money.
Earlier this year, 27 members of the tribe were killed in skirmishes with a rebel group.
Get the Story:
Indigenous massacre suspect arrested
(Colombia Reports 9/1)
Capturan a indígena señalado de la masacre de 12 miembros Awá (El Espectador 8/31)
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