The assassination of Jorge Eliécer Gaitán: A reflection on the armed conflict in Colombia
April 9 marks 76 years since the assassination of Gaitán, considered the beginning of the long social and armed conflict that continues to take lives in Colombia today
Colombian government and ELN agree to extend bilateral ceasefire
The sixth cycle of talks was held in Havana, Cuba and further advanced the commitment of the two parts towards lasting peace
Colombian government and ELN begin second round of peace talks in Mexico
In this round, the negotiating parties seek to reach an agreement on the possibility of establishing a bilateral ceasefire
Colombian government launches initiative for protection of social leaders
Interior Minister Alfonso Prada reported that the protection plan will cover the 65 municipalities hardest hit by violence in the country
Colombia witnesses one of the worst killing-sprees of 2022
According to the Institute of Development and Peace Studies (INDEPAZ), 20 citizens were murdered in six massacres in the past 10 days. Five social leaders and five ex-combatants were also assassinated in the same period
Blood continues to spill in Colombia
According to INDEPAZ, so far in 2022, 99 social activists and 22 ex-combatants were assassinated in Colombia, in addition to over 180 people killed in 51 massacres
Another Indigenous leader falls victim to armed group in Colombia
Edison Gómez Ortizmo’s Murui Indigenous community had been warned by armed groups against participating in last week’s presidential election in Colombia
64 activists have been assassinated in Colombia in the first four months of 2022
According to INDEPAZ, in addition to the assassination of 64 social activists and 18 ex-combatants, 37 massacres have also been recorded in the first four months of this year
Progressive presidential ticket Petro-Márquez receives death threats in Colombia
In addition to the presidential candidate Gustavo Petro and the vice-presidential candidate Francia Márquez, 18 other political and social leaders, associated with the left-wing Historic Pact coalition, were also threatened
Vice-presidential candidate Francia Márquez receives death threats
The Historic Pact presidential ticket with Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez is favored to win the upcoming presidential elections in Colombia, according to latest opinion polls
Assassinations of Colombian social leaders shake communities
According to the Institute of Development and Peace Studies (INDEPAZ), during the past week, five social activists and two former combatants of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerilla group were assassinated in the country
Nepal ratifies $500M Millennium Challenge Corp. pact amid protests and other stories
Today we look at the Millennium Challenge Corporation pact ratified by Nepal, racism against African refugees trying to flee the war in Ukraine, and more
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