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ICRC reports rise in Colombia’s internal displaced and landmine victims

By The City Paper Staff - March 23, 2023

The most report by the ICRC presents a grim assessment of human rights violations, and the number of persons who are direct victims of the armed conflict in Colombia.

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Landmines affect one out of every 5 towns in Colombia

By Richard Emblin - April 11, 2022

Colombia remains the second-most landmined nation in the world after Afghanistan, with 245 towns still planted with remnants of war.

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Landmine proliferation at epicenter of Colombia Venezuela border conflict

By Richard Emblin - April 6, 2021

As mine clearing continues across Colombia, the use of explosive ordnances by ELN and FARC along the Venezuelan border has exacerbated confrontation in the region.

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Pasos de Héroe: Uplifting film tribute to child landmine victims

By Andy East - September 20, 2016

Colombian film director Henry Rincón’s debut feature “Pasos de Héroe” takes on the poignant theme of children landmine victims.

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