In years of fighting against the Colombian government, female fighters of the FARC guerillas were not allowed to have children. Once, the rebels started negotiating peace their camps experimented a true baby boom.
Colombia – Worries about the peace
In mid-March, I visited a camp of the former Farc guerilla in the south Colombian province Putumayo. The ex-rebels are…
Colombia – Ex-rebels into Congress
I accompanied the former rebel and candidate for the Congress, Isabela Sanroque, during a campaign day in the south of…
Colombia – Last days of war
Last days of war Inside a camp of the Colombian Farc guerrillas Publications
Colombia – Making a fresh start
After more than 50 years of civil war, Colombia has more internally displaced persons than any other country in the world. Parliament recently adopted a peace agreement with the FARC, but this now has to be given substance. Reconciliation projects like the one in the city of Florencia paint a picture of a brighter future.
