A truth commission between the Colombian government and Farc rebel group is to be set up to address the loss of thousands of lives during the 5 decade long conflict.
A statement released by participants in the peace talks between the two groups said,
A statement released by participants in the peace talks between the two groups said,
“The rights of all victims are non-negotiable. Victims must be recognised not only in their position as victims, but as citizens with rights.”Speaking after the announcement, the Farc negotiator, Ivan Marquez, said,
“Each day we feel closer to the mountaintop, to the Mount Everest of rights, which is peace. Without that no other rights are possible.”Over 220,000 people are estimated to have perished in the conflict between the two sides.
“Today is a special day. The day of the victims has arrived. We have made a huge step. The Havana process is not simply a closed door conversation about clashes,” said the government negotiator Humberto de la Calle.