At least there are nine people deceased and five more injuredincluding a domestic minor, Clashes erupt between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and opponents of the National Liberation Army (ELN) In the municipality of Puerto Rondon in the Arauca region. Wilinton Rodríguez, the governor of the area in question, confirmed the discovery of unidentified bodies and said authorities had apparently rescued five guerrillas, including a 14-year-old local girl who had been recruited.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Colombia confirmed on Sunday that it had participated in the evacuation of large numbers of people injured in the fighting in the rural area of Arauca, resulting in “a humanitarian operation only”. “Dual and secret dialogue with armed actors”.
In the capital Arauca, the Security Council met this Monday, where regional officials “meet with the Colombian Army and Police to take action to protect human rights following conflicts between organized armed groups committing crimes in the country.” this field”.
Hours ago, the Arauca Government had shown its “strong” condemnation and rejection of the events that took place in the municipality of Puerto Rondón. Clashes between ELN and FARC opponents“In the same way, demanding the intervention of the Ministry of Interior and the Supreme Council of the regions, he activated the humanitarian channel that allowed the evacuation of the wounded. The conflicts caused the displacement and quarantine of the civilian population. In this direction, the National Government initiated the mobilization of humanitarian mechanisms and both PEACE. We demand that the High Commissioner and the Ministry’s Human Rights Directorate take responsibility for our situation.” statement was included.
Rodríguez expressed his “solidarity with the families affected by this delicate humanitarian situation that is unfolding”, while reiterating his call for “conflict actors to exclude the civilian population from this conflict”. “Total peace, for which national and regional governments are fighting, is achieved through dialogue and tolerance, but above all with respect for the integrity of our citizens,” he said.