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Colombian police seize weapons in ‘important blow’ to armed group
Arsenal of weapons, including M60 machine gun and grenades, belonged to FARC rebel dissidents, Colombian police say.
Published On 16 Jan 2023
Following gang truce, Colombia city becomes experiment in peace
In the city of Buenaventura, a ceasefire between two rival gangs is being held up as a model for government peace plans.
Published On 26 Dec 2022
Colombia, ELN rebels conclude first round of ‘successful’ talks
While no ceasefire was reached, two sides agree to provide ’emergency care’ in violence-hit regions starting next month.
Published On 12 Dec 2022
Six Colombian soldiers killed in FARC dissident attack: Army
Deadly attack by rebel dissidents takes place in Cauca, a southwestern region that has seen a surge in violence.
Published On 6 Dec 2022

More than 21,000 victims of kidnapping have been connected to the former rebel group, which demobilised in 2017.

Norwegian Refugee Council calls for ‘lasting peace’ to end restrictions on freedom of movement across Colombia.

Deadly violence in southwest Colombia comes ahead of peace talks between ELN rebels and Gustavo Petro’s government.

Gov’t representatives have met with members of an armed group that grew out of demobilised FARC rebels, photos show.

Defence minister says shift in strategy aims to protect civilians, including children forced to join rebel groups.

Countries will name ambassadors when Colombia’s President-elect Gustavo Petro takes office next month, officials say.

Commission calls for sweeping changes to Colombia’s drug policy as it presents final report into long-running conflict.

Petro campaigned on a platform that promised to prioritise women and the dangers they face in conflict areas.

One of Colombia’s most wanted criminals, Leider Johany Noscue was killed in Cauca province, President Ivan Duque says.

A fierce Colombian grandmother defends her Indigenous community in the world’s largest cocaine producing region.

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