Southwest Colombia furious at security forces after ’15 killed’ in massacre
Fifteen civilians were killed and more than 50 were injured after security forces shot...
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Sexual violence employed methodically in Colombia’s armed conflict
The justice system is failing to protect victims of sexual violence in conflict zones as the perpetrators of thousands of sexual assaults each year go unpunished. “What is happening in Colombia with regard to sexual...
Colombian military to add 25,000 new soldiers
Colombia’s defense minister said Thursday that the military will add 25,000 new soldiers to its ranks over the next two years, reported local media. Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon made the announcement while...
Colombia trained more than 13,000 foreign soldiers, looks to export security know-how
Colombia has trained more than 13,000 soldiers from more than 40 countries since 2005, claimed the defense ministry in a press release Wednesday. Security training has become a new “item of export for Colombia”, explained...
Security forces capture ‘FARC members’ near Venezuelan border
Military operations in northern Colombia resulted in the capture of 22 alleged FARC members and more than 40 weapons, reported local media Monday. Security forces dealt a blow to the guerrilla group this weekend when they...
Colombian security forces deal major blows to guerrillas in 24 hours
In the past 24 hours, security forces killed or captured 30 ELN and FARC members, according to Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon. “In the past 24 hours, in the whole of the country, 30 terrorists of the FARC and ELN have been...
‘FARC’ ambush in southwest Colombia kills 1 soldier, wounds 3
One soldier died and three were wounded in an alleged FARC ambush in Colombia’s southwestern Cauca Department Saturday. The attack occurred shortly before midnight, when soldiers on a routine patrol in the municipality of...
Colombia’s military captures 26 illegal armed group members
Colombia’s military announced the capture of 26 members of illegal armed groups Sunday, following operations carried out over the weekend in eight separate departments. The captured men allegedly included FARC guerrillas,...
ELN sought to discredit army with judge’s murder: Police
Colombian police have captured three alleged ELN members accused of assassinating Judge Gloria Constanza Gaona, stating that the perpetrators were aiming to discredit national security forces, El Colombiano reported Monday. The...
Govt may fund lawyers for security forces
The government introduced a bill to provide legal defense for members of the security forces accused of crimes, El Espectador reported Wednesday. Defense Minister Rodrigo Rivera, who introduced the initiative to the House of...
