Relief Web
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 06:40
Colombia's smaller insurgency, the National Liberation Army (ELN), has met with members of the main rebel force FARC, in Cuba, with the blessing of President Juan Manuel Santos, who is hoping it will lead to a second peace process.
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 09:21
Somalia's government is celebrating the capture of a string of towns from Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab rebels, but the Islamists say they will retaliate and warn the "war is far from over."
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 - 00:00
The struggle of ASFADDES and Gloria Gomez is a struggle against impunity, an interminable struggle to pursue justice in Colombia and, in name of all the family members of the disappeared, a struggle in search of the truth.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - 00:00
The projects, which are being developed by the National Commission for Reparation and Reconciliation (NCRR) with funding from USAID and technical assistance from IOM, facilitated the handover of 202 titles deeds.
Thursday, October 21, 2010 - 00:00
La III Encuesta Nacional de Verificacion de los Derechos de la Poblacion Desplazada en Colombia revelo la magnitud del despojo y abandono forzado de tierras.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 00:00
The 143 hectares of land where the construction work is taking place are part of a process of criminal asset seizure by the Government.
Friday, March 5, 2010 - 00:00
In the Narino and Putumayo departments, where the project is currently underway, more than 10,000 students attending 39 schools have already benefited.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 00:00
The UN Independent Expert on minority issues, Ms. Gay McDougall, called on the Colombian government to concentrate efforts in improving the situation of those communities identified as Afro-Colombian, Black, Raizal and Palenquero.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 - 00:00
Residents of Soacha, Colombia, and the surrounding areas learned to resolve their differences through mediation thanks to an award-winning USAID-supported program.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 00:00
The IOM managed training programme, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will allow the 473 demobilized persons, 53 members of their families and 28 victims of violence