Colombia only country to donate to UN’s Ebola fund
Colombia is the only country in the world which has donated to the United Nations’ trust fund to combat the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, according to Reuters news agency.
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Miami police case which saw tasered Colombian teen killed will be put before UN
Local human rights activists in Miami aim to submit the case of 18 year old Colombian who died after being tasered by police, to the U.N committee against torture.
Victims participating in Colombia peace talks receive deaths threats: UN
At least three victims attending peace talks with rebel group FARC and organizers of the victim participation have received death threats, according to the United Nations.
Santos promotes Colombia peace talks at UN General Assembly
Colombia’s president on Thursday presented the United Nations General Assembly the advances made in peace talks with rebel group FARC, as a bit of good news in a world caught up in…
Santos to discuss Colombia peace talks with UN’s Ban Ki-moon
As world leaders flock to New York for the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, local media reported Monday that President Juan Manuel Santos is scheduled to meet Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon…
UN condemns ‘ELN attacks’ on indigenous leaders, oil workers
The Colombia branch of the United Nations Human Rights Council has condemned recent attacks by alleged ELN guerrillas against indigenous leaders.
Colombia children’s rights report tells story of persistent abuse
A coalition of human rights NGOs presented a shadow report to the United Nations Child Rights Convention on Wednesday, outlining a story of abuse due to Colombia’s ongoing socio-political unrest.
Coca cultivation in Colombia up slightly in 2013
Coca cultivation in Colombia grew slightly between 2012 and 2013, according to the annual United Nations coca cultivation survey.
IG asks UN to clarify victim selection process for Colombia peace talks
A delegate from Colombia’s Inspector General’s Office has sent a letter to Todd Howland from the United Nations to explain the process behind choosing which victims participate in the Havana peace negotiations…