Colombian President Iván Duque urged the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) to investigate crimes committed by the FARC against military and police forces. The JEP, established as part of the 2016 Peace Agreement, investigates serious crimes from the armed conflict, offering alternative sentences for truth and reparation. Duque's request highlights concerns about the focus on military accountability rather than on the FARC. The JEP has opened several macro cases and plans to issue its first sentences by mid-2022.

What did President Iván Duque request from the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP)?

• To investigate crimes committed by paramilitary groups

• To investigate crimes committed by the Colombian government

• To investigate crimes committed by the FARC against military and police forces

• To investigate crimes committed by the FARC against civilians

What is the primary role of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP)?

• To negotiate peace treaties

• To investigate serious crimes committed during the armed conflict

• To provide military training

• To manage economic policies

What alternative does the JEP offer to those who confess and make reparations?

• Imprisonment

• Financial fines

• Community service

• Alternative penalties to prison

How many military personnel were implicated by the JEP in 2021 for the execution of young people?

• 45

• 35

• 25

• 15

What concern is raised about the focus of the JEP investigations?

• They are not involving international organizations

• They are focusing on the military rather than the true perpetrators

• They are not addressing economic issues

• They are too lenient on the FARC