Car bomb attack on National Police Academy in Colombia, ‘strongly condemned’ by UN
Jan 18, 2019, at 09:15 am
New York, Jan 18 (IBNS): car bomb attack at the National Police Academy in the Colombian capital Bogotá, which reportedly left at least nine dead and dozens injured, has been ‘strongly condemned’ by the United Nations.
Security Council hails ‘remarkable achievements’ one year after Colombian peace accord
Dec 01, 2017, at 02:27 pm
New York, Dec 1(Just Earth News): The Security Council on Thursday marked the one year anniversary of the signing and entry-into-force of the peace agreement between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC-EP).
New mission in Colombia ready to boost confidence for stable peace, says UN envoy
Sep 12, 2017, at 09:46 am
New York, Sept 12(Just Earth News): As the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia prepares to begin its activities, its chief expressed the hope on Monday that, with the support of the Security Council, the new operation should be able to strengthen the country’s confidence for a stable peace.
Colombia: UN welcomes ceasefire pact between Government and ELN rebels
Sep 06, 2017, at 09:42 am
New York, Sept 6(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday welcomed the announcement by the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) of a temporary bilateral cease-fire from 1 October 2017 to 12 January 2018.
UN observers conclude FARC-EP arms removal process in Colombia
Aug 17, 2017, at 12:59 pm
New York, Aug 17(Just Earth News): More than 8,000 weapons and over one million burned cartridges were transported to a central warehouse in Colombia as the United Nations political mission in the country concluded the process of the laying down of individual weapons of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) combatants.
UN in Colombia strongly condemns attack on shopping centre in Bogota
Jun 20, 2017, at 01:51 pm
New York, June 20(Just Earth News): United Nations entities based in Colombia have strongly condemned Saturday's terrorist attack at a shopping centre in the capital, Bogota, and underscored that they “remain determined†to support the country and its peace process.
Welcoming progress in arms laydown in Colombia, UN chief reiterates support to peace process
Jun 09, 2017, at 01:21 pm
New York, June 9(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday that he has been “encouraged†by the progress in Colombian peace process and called on the Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) to continue to implement their respective commitments under the accord.
In Colombia's central Meta region, Security Council witnesses first-hand progress on peace deal
May 06, 2017, at 01:28 pm
New York, May 6(Just Earth News): While touring the Amazon region of Colombia where one of the monitoring mechanism facilities was set up under a historic peace agreement, a delegation from the United Nations Security Council met on Friday with members of La Referma community, as well as Government representatives and FARC-EP members.
UN agencies in Colombia stepping up response efforts in aftermath of devastating landslides
Apr 08, 2017, at 02:20 pm
New York, Apr 8(Just Earth News): Responding to the devastating landslides in Colombia's Mocoa municipality that have claimed at least 300 lives, left more than 370 missing, and destroyed hospitals and infrastructure, United Nations relief agencies have stepped up their response to alleviate humanitarian suffering among the affected people.
Weather, existing socio-economic factors compounded Colombian landslide tragedy – UN agency
Apr 05, 2017, at 12:52 pm
New York, Apr 5(Just Earth News): Very heavy rainfall triggered the landslides that hit Colombia over the weekend, but “exceptional†level of rains were not the sole cause, the United Nations weather agency said on Tuesday, noting that many other factors, such as loss of forest cover, added to the devastation.
Colombia: UN receives 7,000 weapons from FARC-EP as hunt for hidden caches continues
Mar 31, 2017, at 12:56 pm
New York, Mar 31 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Mission in Colombia is set to register some 7,000 weapons this weekend, but the search for other caches of weapons hidden by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) continues, the Mission’s chief has said.
Environmental recovery key to post-conflict development in Colombia – UN agency
Mar 25, 2017, at 05:00 am
New York, Mar 24 (Just Earth News): Concluding a mission to Colombia, a multi-disciplinary team of United Nations environment experts have highlighted that the country has a unique opportunity to promote sustainable and resilient livelihoods in which the nature serves as the foundation for long-lasting peace.
'Historic' day as last FARC-EP members gather to turn in arms – UN mission in Colombia
Feb 21, 2017, at 07:10 am
New York, Feb 21 (Just Earth News): About 300 members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP) on Monday arrived in central Colombia's Agua Bonita zone, bringing the number to close to 6,900, to lay down their arms under United Nations verification, and to begin a transition to social, economic and political life, the UN Mission in the country said on Monday.
Marching towards peace, FARC-EP begins turning in arms – UN Mission in Colombia
Feb 03, 2017, at 02:10 pm
New York, Feb 3 (Just Earth News): More than 200 men and women of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP) marched on Thursday to demobilization camps, two months after a peace deal that ended the Western Hemisphere’s longest running conflict, United Nations monitors coordinating the process reported.
Jan 12, 2017, at 12:23 pm
New York, Jan 12 (Just Earth News): Highlighting that the Colombian peace process faced and continues to face a range of challenges but also offers “solid†opportunities, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the country on Wednesday called on the United Nations Security Council for its continued attention and strong support to the country.
UN agriculture agency to support land reforms at core of Colombia’s new peace deal
Dec 09, 2016, at 12:42 pm
New York, Dec 9 (Just Earth News): On behalf of millions of Colombian farmers affected by the violent conflict that plagued the Latin American country for more than 50 years, a comprehensive rural reform, aimed at strengthening food security and peace, including measures which address issues of land access and restitution will be supported by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
UN welcomes ratification of new peace accord in Colombia
Dec 03, 2016, at 05:04 am
New York, Dec 2 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the Colombian parliament's ratification of the new Final Peace Agreement between the Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council have expressed hope for its swift implementation for the benefit of all Colombians.
In wake of violence, UN entities in Colombia underscore their commitment to protect civilians
Nov 22, 2016, at 12:33 pm
New York, Nov 22 (Just Earth News): Expressing concern over recent violence, including killings, that targeted social leaders in several conflict-affected areas in Colombia, the United Nations Mission in the country, as well as the UN Country Team, underlined the need to protect civilians and to build communal harmony.
Security Council authorizes UN Mission in Colombia to verify ceasefire
Nov 02, 2016, at 01:25 pm
New York, Nov 2 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council has sent a letter to Secretary General Ban Ki-moon authorizing the UN Mission in Colombia to verify the ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, following a request from the Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army (FARC-EP).
Oct 21, 2016, at 01:53 pm
New York, Oct 21 (Just Earth News): The top United Nations official dealing with the world body’s support for Colombia’s peace process is long-serving veteran Jean Arnault.
Colombia: Ban welcomes announcement of talks between Government and National Liberation Army
Oct 13, 2016, at 12:56 pm
New York, Oct 13 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the announcement that formal negotiations between the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) will begin later this month, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday expressed hope that the two sides will reach a sustainable peace agreement as soon as possible.
Colombia: UN human rights chief reaffirms ongoing collaboration in wake of peace accord
Sep 30, 2016, at 01:29 pm
New York, Sept 30 (Just Earth News): Speaking to the media just days after the signing of the historic peace agreement in Colombia and ahead of the 2 October national poll in which Colombians will have their say on the accord, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights reiterated that his Office (OHCHR) will continue to follow the progress of the human rights aspects of the agreement.
As Colombians bid farewell to ‘decades of flames,’ Ban pledges UN support to historic peace deal
Sep 27, 2016, at 01:59 pm
New York, Sept 27 (Just Earth News):Colombians are “bidding farewell to decades of flames and sending up a bright flare of hope that illuminates the world,†United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Monday in Cartagena, welcoming the signing by the Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People's Army (FARC-EP) of a peace deal ending more than 50 years of conflict.
Security Council approves proposed structure and size of UN Mission in Colombia
Sep 14, 2016, at 12:55 pm
New York, Sept 14 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday approved the Secretary-General’s recommendations regarding the size, operational aspects and mandate of the UN Mission in Colombia, including the deployment of 450 unarmed observers and the establishment of operation in 40 locations.
Sep 01, 2016, at 02:04 pm
New York, Sept 1 (Just Earth News): Following a recent agreement to end more than 50 years of conflict between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP), a seven-day training session on monitoring and verifying their bilateral ceasefire has begun in the country’s western city of Popayan, with United Nations support.
UN agency stresses importance of investing in Colombia’s rural communities in wake of peace accord
Aug 30, 2016, at 01:32 pm
New York, Aug 30 (Just Earth News): A senior official at the United Nations rural development agency has stressed the importance of investing in Colombia’s small farmers and rural communities to ensure lasting peace in the country.
Security Council reiterates commitment to Colombian peace process
Aug 27, 2016, at 01:36 pm
New York, Aug 27 (Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council has warmly welcomed the conclusion of negotiations earlier this week between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People's Army (FARC-EP), and congratulated the Colombian people in achieving a final peace agreement, bringing an end to more than 50 years of conflict.
In Havana, Ban hails Colombia ceasefire pact as example of peace with dignity
Jun 24, 2016, at 03:28 pm
New York, June 24 (Just Earth News):In Havana, Cuba, on Thursday to witness the signing of a bilateral ceasefire agreement and laying down of weapons between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP), United NationsSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon underscored the importance of the historic event as an exemplary implementation of peace.
UN chief appoints French national to head new political ion in Colombia
Mar 10, 2016, at 03:13 pm
New York, Mar 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday announced the appointment of Jean Arnault of France as the head of the United Nations political ion that will be deployed in Colombia.
UN officials hail Colombian accord on conflict victims for acknowledging violence suffered by women
Dec 18, 2015, at 03:27 pm
New York, Dec 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The “breakthrough†agreement signed this week by the Colombian Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) on victims of the decades-long conflict also acknowledges the various forms of violence that women have suffered and removes amnesties for the most serious crimes such as sexual violence, two senior United Nations officials said today.