By John Lindsay-Poland We are concerned that Colombian Army actions in San José de Apartadó put peace community residents and FOR observers in acute danger, and are in violation of the recent Colombian Constitutional Court ruling regarding the security of peace...
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Criminal proceedings for top commanders in 2005 massacre get traction
By Susana Pimiento After eight years, the criminal investigation for the role of high military officials in the 2005 massacre in the San Jose Peace Community is finally getting some traction. On the eve of the International Criminal Court Prosecutor’s visit to...
We’re looking for a new Colombia Program Coordinator!
By Liza Smith ★Job Announcement Title: Colombia Program Coordinator Location: Bogotá, Colombia Hours: Full-time Description: Staff person is responsible for coordination of the FOR’s Colombia Program which, in collaboration with other branches of the International...
Aerial Fumigation Comes to San José de Apartadó
By Gina Spigarelli The turnover of a calendar year is a time for rebirth and re-evaluation, a time of resolutions and looking forward to an even better year to come. January 2013 brought something new to the peace community — low flying aerial fumigation planes....
Rebuilding Trust
Landmark Legal Victory for the Peace Community By Susana Pimiento The 2013 New Year came with some good news of hope for justice. On January 18, the Colombian Constitutional Courtpublished a decision that incorporated conditions that the peace community of San José...
Get Moving! campaign: Memory is written on your skin
Get moving on this March 6 for truth, and participate in the Colombia Victims Movement’s (MOVICE) campaign, “Memory is written on your skin.” Check out our flickr page. You still have time to participate! The photo that you send us will be incorporated into the images...
Peace Negotiations Re-open After Expired Cease-fire
By Emily Schmitz January 31 - Negotiations between the Colombian government and FARC guerrillas re-opened today, after a week-long recess. Objecting to bilateral agreements before peace negotiations are finalized, the government of Juan Manuel Santos refused to halt...
Expansion of Colombian Military Criminal Jurisdiction
Impunity Guaranteed By Alejandro Gonzalez December was marked by an increase of military presence in the San José de Apartadó Peace Community and surrounding veredas (settlements). Helicopters flew constantly, while troops walked by and positioned themselves in...