Clashes in Colombia between rival rebel groups kill 27 people
The two groups have been fighting for control of the Guaviare region of the Amazon.
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Seven killed in wave of bomb, gun attacks across southwest Colombia
Colombia on edge as attacks come just days after assassination attempt on conservative presidential hopeful.
From: NewsFeed
Guerrilla violence sparks displacement crisis in northeast Colombia
Thousands have escaped a sudden outbreak of drug-related violence between two armed groups in northeastern Colombia.
Published On 24 Jan 2025
At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as ELN peace talks fail
Attacks by rebel ELN fighters in the Catatumbo region have forced thousands of people to flee the area.
Can Colombia’s talks with the Comuneros del Sur help achieve ‘total peace’?
Government talks with armed groups have stalled. Experts say a smaller-scale ‘territorial’ approach might be the answer.
Former paramilitary leader returned to Colombia following US jailing
Officials hope Salvatore Mancuso will reveal information about hundreds of murders and forced disappearances.
Colombia agrees with ELN rebel group to extend truce
The two sides have agreed to extend a landmark deal struck in August that expired last week.
Amid uptick in kidnappings, Colombian family receives ‘biggest gift of all’
Colombia has experienced a surge in kidnappings in 2023, but negotiations with armed groups might herald a breakthrough.
Her son was killed by the Colombian military. Now, she’s getting an apology
Defence Minister Ivan Velasquez has apologised to families of 19 civilians killed by soldiers under false pretenses.
Colombian ELN ceasefire raises concerns over limits to violence
The agreement is a milestone for the Colombian government, though doubts remain over its ability to reduce violence.
Colombian gang leaders announce talks to address urban violence
Colombia’s government seeks to draw urban criminal networks into disarmament talks as it pursues ‘total peace’.
