-138269. The State must adopt the administrative, legislative and any other pertinent
measures to ensure that the human rights violations committed are investigated
effectively in proceedings in which all judicial rights are granted so as to combat the
partial impunity that exists in this case and, thus, avoid the repetition of such serious
events as those that occurred in the Pueblo Bello massacre. Every six months, the
State must inform the Court of the measures adopted in this respect and, in
particular, about the results.
(b)
Search for, identification and burial of the victims of the Pueblo Bello
massacre
270. The Court considers it essential, for the effects of reparation, that the State
should seek and identify the disappeared victims. The Court has taken into
consideration the actions undertaken by the State to recover the remains of the
disappeared, but they have not been either sufficient or effective. The State must
complete this task, as well as any other that may be necessary and, to this end, it
must use all possible technical and scientific means, in keeping with the pertinent
norms, such as those established in the United Nations Manual on the Effective
Prevention and Investigation of Extralegal, Arbitrary and Summary Executions, and
also the Report of the Secretary-General on human rights and forensic science
presented in accordance with resolution 1992/24 of the Commission on Human
Rights of the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
271. Irrespective of these specific actions, the State must guarantee that the
respective official entities use these norms as part of their equipment in the search
and identification of persons disappeared or deprived of life.
272. To ensure that the identification of the Pueblo Bello massacre victims who are
disappeared is viable and effective, as well as the recovery of their remains and the
return of the remains to their next of kin, the State must broadcast on one radio
station and one television channel and publish in one newspaper, all with national
and regional coverage in the departments of Córdoba and Urabá, an announcement
requesting the public to provide pertinent information and indicating the authorities
in charge of these measures.
273. When the mortal remains are found and identified, the State must return
them to their next of kin as soon as possible, after having proved the relationship
genetically, so that they can be honored according to their respective creeds. The
State must also cover the burial expenses, in agreement with the next of kin.
(c)
Adequate medical or psychological care for the next of kin
274. The Court considers it necessary to provide a measure of reparation that
seeks to reduce the physical and mental ailments of the immediate next of kin of
those who disappeared or were deprived of life. To this end, the Court orders the
State to provide, free of charge and through the national health service, the
appropriate treatment these persons require, after they have given their consent,
and following notification of this judgment to those who have been identified, and as
soon as the identification is made in the case of those who are not identified at this
time. This treatment must be provided for the necessary time and include
medication. In the case of psychological care, the specific circumstances and needs
of each person should be considered, so that they are provided with collective, family
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