Kidnapping: at least 50,000 people were victims of kidnapping, often in subhuman conditions, for long periods and with devastating consequences on the physical and mental health of the victims and their families.Forced disappearance: over 110,000 people, the perpetrators were paramilitaries (52%), FARC-EP (24%) and state agents (8%). Horrendous war crimes and crimes against humanity were carried out in the conflict. Those most responsible for these deaths were paramilitary groups (45%), guerrillas (27%), state agents (12%). Approximately 80% of these deaths were civilians who had nothing to do with the armed conflict. Whilst acknowledging that it is impossible to establish the exact number of deaths due to the armed conflict in Colombia the Truth Commission states that there were approximately 450,000 fatalities due to the armed conflict, occurring between 19. The Commission is holding events throughout Colombia and abroad to share its findings and recommendations for pursuing sustainable peace and national reconciliation. The Commission released their final report on 28 June 2022, this was the culmination of exhaustive research and interviews with nearly 24,000 people in Colombia and of exiles living abroad. Colombia’s Truth Commission was established as a result of the 2016 Peace Accord between the Colombian Government and the FARC- EP.
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