September 26, 2016
The success of an historic peace deal between the Colombian government and the country’s largest guerilla group, which was officially signed today in Cartagena, rests on the Colombian authorities’ ability to ensure truth, justice and reparation for the millions of victims of the more than 50 year-long conflict, said Amnesty International.
The peace agreement will still need to be ratified via a plebiscite, to be held on 2 October.
“Today will rightly be a day of celebration in Colombia. The authorities must now guarantee this historic achievement is not undermined by ensuring that all those responsible for the despicable crimes under international law inflicted on millions of people over half a century face justice,” said Erika Guevara-Rosas, Americas Director at Amnesty International.
Also see:
- Colombia peace deal: Historic agreement is signed, BBC, Sept 27, 2016
- Colombia's 52-year armed conflict has ended with a peace deal. Here are some facts and figures: VIDEO on Facebook from BBC.
