The United Nations human rights office representative in Colombia, Christian Salazar, reiterated his call for a peaceful solution to the conflict Thursday, following the FARC’s announcement of hostage release plans.…
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos responded positively to a message by rebel group FARC announcing the release of six hostages. The guerrillas’ announcement was revealed Tuesday when thousands of Colombians…
Colombians marching Tuesday for the release of hostages held by groups like the FARC were passionate about ending violence and promoting peace, in spite of low turnouts. No more than…
Colombians are taking to the streets in 50 cities Tuesday to demand an end to violence and the immediate release of hostages held by illegal armed groups. Organizers are hoping…
Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos has said the FARC guerrilla group must release all hostages before the government will consider peace talks. The head of state told Noticias Radio that…
Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos expresses his “anger and shame” over suggestions by ex-Senator Piedad Cordoba that the army may have killed four FARC hostages during a military operation Saturday.…
Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos denounced the FARC on Wednesday for their cowardice and cruelty in the killing of four hostages, who were members of the armed forces. “Last Saturday,…
Colombian rebel group FARC said Tuesday it regretted the death of four hostages executed by the guerrillas during a “demented rescue attempt ordered by the Colombian government”. In a…
The four FARC hostages murdered on Saturday were honored at a funeral Tuesday attended by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos. Colombia’s Minister of Defense Juan Carlos Pinzon and senior military…