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Colombia Says Narco-Guerrilla Group ELN Has Kidnapped Three Journalists
The government's decision to publicly blame the ELN for the disappearance of a Spanish correspondent and two Colombian TV journalists effectively rules out an advance in promised peace talks with the rebels. The ELN has yet to respond.
Colombia’s National Liberation Army Carries Out a Wave of Attacks
The country’s second largest rebel group also decreed a 72-hour prohibition of commercial activity in areas it controls. The show of force comes as Colombia’s largest guerrilla force, the FARC, prepares to sign peace with the government.
Colombian Government and Rebels Are Going to Help Search for People They Disappeared
Latest agreement between government and FARC rebels comes within negotiations to end 51 years of civil conflict in Colombia nearing "home stretch," experts say.
Colombia Blames Twin Bombings in Bogota on Rebel Group ELN, Arrests 15
A coalition of human-rights groups said the 15 people arrested were mostly students and rights defenders in the 20s and 30s. The government has so far released no evidence directly linking them to the ELN.
Can a Truth Commission in Colombia Help Heal the Wounds of War's Atrocities?
Proponents hope a truth commission could offer closure to millions of Colombians affected by the conflict. Both sides are responsible for human-rights abuses, while distrust and resentment for past atrocities remain high.