Colombian Civil War

Although a peace agreement was struck in 2016, the current Colombian civil war, which has been going on since 1964, still rages in many regions of the nation. Given the fact that there are numerous distinct parties engaging in this war, it is challenging to identify precisely who is opposing whom. That includes the governments of several countries, including the USA, far-right paramilitary groups, private death squads employed by companies, drug cartels, communist groups like the FARC and ELN, and private death squads.

The dispute is still very active, despite the fact that things have changed for the better in recent years. Since the conflict's inception, numerous cases of war crimes such as rapes, forced disappearances, torture, and murder have been reported. A large portion of the violence has been directed against the native population who are thought to be affiliated with one of the numerous armed groups engaged in the fighting.

Given that Colombia is the world's top producer of cocaine, the ongoing worldwide war on drugs further complicates the overall scenario. The violence has claimed the lives of around 220,000 people so far, however many believe the real toll is much higher.

Date: 1964~2016

Location: Colombia