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Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:36:21 +0000
Colombia’s war crimes tribunal to investigate state officials’ business associates
Colombia’s war crimes tribunal JEP announced investigations into war crimes committed by state officials, and their allies in the private sector and paramilitary groups. In a press conference, JEP magistrate… The post Colombia’s war...

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:50:06 +0000
US frustrating Colombia’s war crime investigations: court
A court slammed Colombia’s prosecution and US prison authorities for frustrating investigations into war crimes of former paramilitary bosses who were extradited on drug trafficking charges. Medellin’s Superior Tribunal criticized… ...

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:11:56 +0000
Assassinations driving increase in Colombia’s homicides: report
Colombia’s increase in homicides is mainly due to assassinations that doubled between 2017 and last year, a study revealed. According to think tank Futuros Urbanos, 61% of the homicides committed… The post Assassinations driving increase ...

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 14:56:20 +0000
Petro proposes multilateral ceasefire with Colombia’s illegal armed groups
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro on Saturday proposed a multilateral ceasefire with illegal armed groups that agree to negotiate their demobilization and disarmament. Petro announced the ceasefire proposal on a visit… The post Petro pro...

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 18:26:46 +0000
Colombia restricts use of aerial bombing against guerrillas
Colombia’s military will suspend the bombing of guerrilla camps where minors could be present, Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez announced Thursday. The partial suspension seeks to prevent the killing of victims… The post Colombia restricts...



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