VOICED : Colombias 50 year old conflict scars Medellin suburb

The transcript discusses the tragic story of Alejandre, whose father and brother were abducted and remain missing. This is not an isolated case in Medellin's Comuna Trece, where many families have suffered similar losses due to Colombia's long-standing conflict. The community has been deeply affected by violence, with residents often forced to ignore the presence of death to survive. In 2002, military operations aimed to retake control of the area, but many residents went missing during and after these actions. Paramilitary groups maintained control, leading to further abuses. Efforts are now underway to locate and identify missing persons in mass graves, providing closure to affected families.

What challenges do authorities face in identifying the bodies found in the mass grave?

What is the significance of giving victims a proper burial according to the text?