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UN agencies in Colombia stepping up response efforts in aftermath of devastating landslides

7 April 2017
Responding to the devastating landslides in Colombia's Mocoa municipality that have claimed at least 300 lives, left more than 370 missing, and destroyed hospitals and infrastructure, United Nations relief agencies have stepped up their response to alleviate humanitarian suffering among the affected people.
UN Photo/Rick Bajornas

Building solid foundation for peace in Colombia needs 'consistent vigilance' – UN envoy

5 April 2017
While the first phase in implementing the recently agreed peace deal between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) remains largely on track, the “relatively short window of opportunity” to build a solid foundation for peace requires consistent vigilance, the United Nations envoy in that country told the Security Council today.
National Disaster Risk Management Unit (UNGRD) Colombia

Weather, existing socio-economic factors compounded Colombian landslide tragedy – UN agency

4 April 2017
Very heavy rainfall triggered the landslides that hit Colombia over the weekend, but “exceptional” level of rains were not the sole cause, the United Nations weather agency said today, noting that many other factors, such as loss of forest cover, added to the devastation.
Local UN Coordination Team in Mocoa

UN supporting Colombian authorities to aid landslide-effected community

3 April 2017
The United Nations humanitarian community is working closely with Colombian authorities as Government-led search-and-rescue efforts are underway in the country’s Putamayo province after deadly landslides over the weekend.