More than 80 people killed in Colombia as truce between rebel groups collapses

Violence between National Liberation Army and Farc factions in north-east forces thousands to flee homesAt least 80 people have been killed and thousands displaced in north-east Colombia after the collapse of a fragile truce between rebel groups vying for control of the one of the country’s largest cocaine hubs.Violence between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) has rapidly escalated in the lawless region bordering Venezuela since Thursday, forcing at least 5,000 people to flee their homes. Continue reading...

Jan 19, 2025 - 23:07
More than 80 people killed in Colombia as truce between rebel groups collapses

Violence between National Liberation Army and Farc factions in north-east forces thousands to flee homes

At least 80 people have been killed and thousands displaced in north-east Colombia after the collapse of a fragile truce between rebel groups vying for control of the one of the country’s largest cocaine hubs.

Violence between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) has rapidly escalated in the lawless region bordering Venezuela since Thursday, forcing at least 5,000 people to flee their homes. Continue reading...