On Friday, May 12th, the first group of 12 members of the FARC-EP received certifications for completion of the process of laying down their arms. Carlos Córdoba, Manager of the Transitional Zones, announced that these ...

The final set of peace accords signed on November 24th of last year includes a provision for the creation of a National Reincorporation Council (CNR, by its Spanish acronym). This Spotlight analyzes the role of the CNR, ...

On Friday, June 23rd, the guerrilla had handed over 100% of their registered arms. President Juan Manuel Santos has written a formal request to the U.N. to launch a verification mission for the political, economic, and ...

In response to the issuing of CONPES 3931 in July 2018, in which the Government of Colombia (GOC) outlines its new reintegration/reincorporation policy, we begin this 2-part Spotlight with a detailed look at the international ...

This monthly review, produced by IOM, provides a summary of news related to the implementation of the Peace Accord in Colombia, including disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) processes. Also included are ...

This monthly review, produced by IOM, provides a summary of news related to the implementation of the Peace Accord in Colombia, including disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) processes. Also included are ...

This Spotlight (Part II of the series) examines the GOC’s new policy for social and economic reincorporation (PNRSE) laid out in CONPES 3931 in July 2018, presenting its strengths and highlighting challenges for its effective ...

The Peace Mail this week covers the second anniversary of the signing of the Peace Accord; plans for the Truth Commission to begin implementation; delays and successes in the economic reincorporation of former FARC combatants; ...