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The statement also said that 14 people have been killed since Friday amid heavy protests in Cali.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has warned on Sunday of a series of deadly riots in the Colombian city of Cali, calling for an independent inquiry into the violence.

Commenting on reports that 14 people had died since Friday amid protests against the government in Colombia’s third largest city, Michelle Bachelet said there was an urgent need to investigate and resume talks.

“It is imperative that all those who are allegedly involved in any form of harm or murder, including government officials, be investigated promptly, fairly, fairly, impartially and transparently and that those responsible will be held accountable,” the UN Commissioner General said in a statement.

His comments came as Colombian troops on Saturday reaffirmed their rule in Cali, a city of 2.2 million people, following clashes between police and gunmen.

The country is in the second month of a series of protests against the government of President Ivan Duque.

Officials said the month of the protests left at least 59 people dead and more than 2,300 people in uniform.

NGO Human Rights Watch cited “reliable reports” of at least 63 deaths across the country, and said this in Cali was “extremely difficult”.

‘The Answer to Peace’

The Bachelet office reported reports that 14 people had been killed in Cali since Friday and 98 had been injured, including 54 with guns.

The deceased in Cali was accompanied by an employee of the prosecutor’s office who had fired shots at two protesters who blocked the road, killing one of them. The video shows the crowd and then pushes the opponent and kills him.

The civil rights office also cited reports of civilians shooting rallies in front of police in other parts of the city.

“This is especially true in light of the progress that has been made in resolving, through negotiations, the conflicts that took place last month, following the international outcry against several economic and governmental policies,” the UN rights chief said.

“I urge you to end all forms of violence, including vandalism, and to ensure that all parties continue to communicate, and to ensure that all people have a healthy lifestyle,” he said.

Mr Bachelet, the former Chilean president, emphasized that only negotiations could meet the needs of both parties.

“I welcome the commitment that several protesters, both in Cali and around the world, have found a peaceful and peaceful solution to the crisis through dialogue,” he said.

The UN Office said it had received more information on at least 30 people arrested in Cali since Friday, and expressed concern over the whereabouts of others.

“Fair trial and proper detention should be exercised,” Bachelet said.

He also stressed the need to take full responsibility for the implementation of international human rights standards.