FARC

June 22, 2018

Christian Aid calls on new President of Colombia to implement peace agreement

Christian Aid is concerned changes may be made to a peace agreement signed in 2016.
June 17, 2018

Colombia 'at a cross-road' as second round of voting begins

If an opponent of the peace agreement is elected, Colombia could find itself dealing with a new spiral of violence, says CAFOD.
January 15, 2018

UN chief expresses full support for peace process in Colombia

In an official visit to Colombia, UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with the country's President in Bogotá where the UN chief said it is the duty of all the citizens of the world to support the peace process there.
August 25, 2016

Christian Aid welcomes peace deal in Colombia

Christian Aid and its partners have warmly welcomed the announcement of the final agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) guerrilla group. They also urge the government to ensure implementation of the agreement and dismantle paramilitary groups as a matter or priority, to guarantee lasting peace.
December 22, 2015

Hope in sight for victims of Colombia's 50 year conflict

Christian Aid has hailed a victims reparations deal between the Colombian government and the FARC rebel group as a breakthrough on perhaps the most complex point of the peace talks agenda.
April 3, 2012

Colombia's FARC urged to put an end to kidnapping and hostage-taking

There is a serious need for all guerrilla groups in Colombia to commit to halting kidnapping of civilians and ending hostage taking, says Amnesty.
December 24, 2010

We want our home back, says indigenous Nukak leader

A leader of the Nukak people from the Colombian Amazon has made a desperate appeal for his people’s survival before the country’s top human rights committee.
January 16, 2008

Freeing of Colombian hostages hailed as a sign of hope

The recent freeing of Clara Rojas and Consuelo González in Colombia has been welcomed by a World Council of Churches' spokesperson as a sign of hope that non-violence and justice is still possible in the troubled country.