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‘We’re victims too’: Colombia’s murderous ex-paramilitary leaders seek representation at peace talks

Gabrielle MentjoxAugust 29, 201403.1K views

Two former heads of Colombia’s notorious right-wing paramilitary group, the AUC, called on President Juan Manuel Santos to allow them a space at the negotiating table in the ongoing peace…

Colombia congresswoman investigated for ‘revictimizing’ conflict victim

Gabrielle MentjoxAugust 20, 201403.2K views

A victim of Colombia’s armed conflict is suing a Colombian House representative-elect for defamation, discrimination, and aggravated harassment following slanderous statements made via social media.

FARC leader’s apology was from the heart: Colombia conflict victim

Gabrielle MentjoxAugust 19, 201402.6K views

A woman whose family was massacred by FARC guerrillas has received a “heartfelt” apology from the chief peace negotiator of Colombia’s largest guerrilla group during a break in the ongoing…