Archive - jul 20, 2009

COLOMBIA REFLECTION: The road to Tiquisio

julio 20th, 2009
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I am on the road to Tiquisio for my first accompaniment trip and I’m not sure we are going to make it there.  I’m riding in a camioneta (small truck) on a one-lane road that climbs up and down the hills.  That sounds simple enough, but it’s a dirt road, and heavy rains have eroded the surface.  Our driver bends and twists the wheel, trying to keep us upright.

AT-TUWANI: New Palestinian house and olive tree destroyed in the night

julio 20th, 2009
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At-Tuwani, South Hebron Hills, Palestine On the morning of 17 July, a Palestinian family from the village of At-Tuwani discovered that their newly constructed house had been destroyed during the previous night and an olive tree located near the new house cut in half.  The family believes that Israel settlers from the Ma’on settlement and Havat Ma’on outpost are responsible for the vandalism.  Despite threats from both officers the Israeli military District Coordinator (DCO) and settlers, the family plans to rebuild the house.