VOICED : Preocupacion en ONU por muerte de activistas y paz en Colombia

The United Nations expressed concern over the murder of 127 human rights defenders in Colombia in 2016, with most occurring in areas historically influenced by FARC and involved in illicit economies. The UN's annual report highlights the impact of FARC's disarmament on these regions. The Colombian government faces challenges in ensuring security in territories vacated by FARC, emphasizing the need for military and institutional presence. FARC blames right-wing paramilitaries for the violence, while the government attributes it to criminal gangs formed after the demobilization of irregular militias.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?