Security Council authorizes UN Mission to verify truce between Colombian Government and ELN
Oct 06, 2017, at 01:32 pm
New York, Oct 6(Just Earth News): Acting unanimously, the United Nations Security Council on Thursday expanded the mandate of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, tasking it to monitor a temporary bilateral ceasefire between the Colombian Government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) armed group.
UN will work with Colombian Government and FARC-EP on extended weapons hand-in deadline
Jun 03, 2017, at 02:36 pm
New York, June 3(Just Earth News): The United Nations Mission in Colombia has said that it will comply with new deadlines agreed between the Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) for a weapon hand-in, now set for June 30.
Security Council welcomes commitment of Colombian Government and FARC-EP to peace process
May 12, 2017, at 02:08 pm
New York, May 12(Just Earth News): The opposition in Colombia has begun to lay down arms, a move welcomed on Thursday by the United Nations Security Council which recently visited the country to see the peace efforts first-hand.
UN chief welcomes new peace deal between Colombian Government and FARC-EP
Nov 25, 2016, at 01:55 pm
New York, Nov 25 (Just Earth News): Welcoming the signing on Thursday of the new peace agreement between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP), United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed the hope that Colombians will "come together at this time to move the peace process forward."
Ban commends Colombian Government and FARC-EP for concluding modified peace agreement
Nov 14, 2016, at 01:48 pm
New York, Nov 14 (Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has commended the efforts by the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia- People's Army (FARC-EP) to conclude a modified peace agreement that incorporates many of the proposals of the groups representing Colombians who voted “No†in the 2 October plebiscite, Ban's spokesperson said on Sunday.
New trust fund launched by UN and Colombian Government for peacebuilding needs
Feb 18, 2016, at 02:19 pm
New York, Feb 18 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations and the Government of Colombia on Wednesday announced the launch of a new multi-partner trust fund in the country’s capital, Bogotá, to respond to stabilization and peacebuilding needs.