Colombia

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Security Council hails ‘remarkable achievements’ one year after Colombian peace accord

30 November 2017
The Security Council on Thursday marked the one year anniversary of the signing and entry-into-force of the peace agreement between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC-EP).
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In Colombia, UN political chief urges parties to ‘stay the course’ set out in peace accord

16 November 2017
More must be done to ensure that the remarkable gains of the first phase of Colombia’s peace process are maintained, the top United Nations political official has said, wrapping up a visit to the country with an appeal to all Colombians to rally behind the accord, especially to ensure that former combatants are reintegrated into civilian life.
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Security Council authorizes UN Mission to verify truce between Colombian Government and ELN

5 October 2017
Acting unanimously, the United Nations Security Council today expanded the mandate of the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, tasking it to monitor a temporary bilateral ceasefire between the Colombian Government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) armed group.
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Colombia: New UN Mission begins operation; focus on reintegrating ex-fighters

27 September 2017
The second post-conflict United Nations mission in Colombia has started its operations, succeeding the UN entity which was mandated to verify the implementation agreement between the Colombian Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) concerning the ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, and laying down of arms.
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At UN, Colombian President says successful peace process could serve as model for others

20 September 2017
In his final address to the United Nations General Assembly as President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos delivered a message of peace and highlighted the results of the agreement reached between his Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP), which he described as a model for the rest of the world.
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Security Council approves mandate, operations and size of UN Verification Mission in Colombia

14 September 2017
The Security Council today approved the Secretary-General António Guterres' recommendations regarding the size, operational aspects and mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia.
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New mission in Colombia ready to boost confidence for stable peace, says UN envoy

11 September 2017
As the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia prepares to begin its activities, its chief expressed the hope today that, with the support of the Security Council, the new operation should be able to strengthen the country’s confidence for a stable peace.
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Colombia: UN welcomes ceasefire pact between Government and ELN rebels

5 September 2017
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today welcomed the announcement by the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN) of a temporary bilateral cease-fire from 1 October 2017 to 12 January 2018.
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UN observers conclude FARC-EP arms removal process in Colombia

16 August 2017
More than 8,000 weapons and over one million burned cartridges were transported to a central warehouse in Colombia as the United Nations political mission in the country concluded the process of the laying down of individual weapons of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) combatants.
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Colombia: UN-backed team ambushed; one wounded in attack

7 August 2017
A team from the United Nations Mission in Colombia was ambushed on Sunday while working to uncover explosives left by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP) in the Caloto municipality in the south-west of the country.