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17.03.2024
Colombia decree suspends ceasefire with EMC armed group in three areas

[…] The EMC - founded by former members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels who reject the 2016 peace deal signed by that group - began talks with President Gustavo Petro's government last year, in a bid to end its part in Colombia's 60 years of war.

Source: Reuters
21.02.2024
ELN rebels suspend peace talks

Colombia’s leftist ELN rebels pulled out of peace talks with the government on Tuesday, accusing it of violating ground rules set up when the negotiations began in 2022.

Source: The Defense Post
09.02.2024
Colombia announces start of peace talks with FARC dissident faction

Colombia’s government and former FARC commander “Ivan Marquez” of guerrilla group “Segundo Marquetalia” announced formal peace talks. … Marquez and Patiño also said they would ask the United Nations, and the governments of Cuba, Norway and Venezuela to accompany the process.

Source: Colombia Reports
06.02.2024
Colombian government, rebel group agree to extend cease-fire

The Colombian government and fighters with the National Liberation Army rebel group have agreed to extend their current cease-fire for another six months while they negotiate a peace deal.

Source: VOA News
30.01.2024
Colombia and the National Liberation Army rebels extend cease-fire for a week as talks continue

Colombia’s government and the nation’s largest remaining rebel group announced Monday they will extend their current cease-fire by one week, while delegates from both sides who are meeting in Cuba continue to discuss policies that could secure a longer lasting truce.

Source: AP
11.01.2024
UN underlines need to move forward on peace efforts

Recent developments in Colombia have highlighted the need to move forward in implementing the 2016 peace agreement signed by the Government and the FARC-EP militia group, UN Special Representative Carlos Ruiz Massieu told the Security Council on Thursday. 

Source: UN News
01.01.2024
Deadly violence against Colombia’s leaders remained high in 2023

Deadly violence targeting Colombia’s human rights defenders and community leaders maintained in 2023, according to data by think tank Indepaz. According to the non-governmental organization, 188 social leaders were assassinated last year. This is virtually the same number as was registered in 2022 when 187 leaders were assassinated, according to Indepaz.

Source: Colombia Reports
18.12.2023
ELN guerrillas agree to suspend kidnappings

Colombia’s largest guerrilla group, the ELN, agreed to suspend kidnapping people for profit in ongoing peace talks with the government. The agreement that was announced in Mexico comes days after guerrilla group EMC announced to end its kidnapping practices.

Source: Colombia Reports
13.12.2023
Colombian EMC rebel group to stop kidnapping for ransom

Colombia's EMC rebel group has announced it will stop kidnapping people for ransom. … The announcement is a boost for the government of Gustavo Petro, which is engaged in peace talks with the EMC.

Source: BBC
01.12.2023
Colombia’s constitutional court signs off on Petro’s peace policy

Colombia’s constitutional court has rejected a far-right appeal to sink the peace policy of President Gustavo Petro.

Source: Colombia Reports