The Final Report of the Truth Commission from Colombia's 2016 FARC Peace Accord

July 15, 2022 01:37:52
The Final Report of the Truth Commission from Colombia's 2016 FARC Peace Accord
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The Final Report of the Truth Commission from Colombia's 2016 FARC Peace Accord

Jul 15 2022 | 01:37:52

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Show Notes

Colombia’s Truth Commission was established by the 2016 FARC peace accord to address the country’s ongoing six-decade old conflict that has affected more than 9 million registered victims. The Commission released its final report on June 28. On July 15, USIP, the Washington Office on Latin America, the Colombia Human Rights Committee, the Latin America Working Group, Humanity United and the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies hosted three commissioners for the first international presentation of their final report.

Speakers

Francisco de Roux
President, Commission for the Clarification of Truth, Co-existence and Non-Repetition
English Bio

Alejandra Miller
Truth Commissioner, Commission for the Clarification of Truth, Co-existence and Non-Repetition

Saúl Franco
Truth Commissioner, Commission for the Clarification of Truth, Co-existence and Non-Repetition

Cristina Espinelmoderator 
Co-Director, Colombia Human Rights Committee

Steve Hegeopening remarks
Regional Deputy Director for Latin America, U.S. Institute of Peace

Gimena Sánchez, opening remarks
Director for the Andes, Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)

Lisa Haugaardopening remarks 
Executive Director, Latin America Working Group (LAWG)

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/final-report-truth-commission-colombias-2016-farc-peace-accord

 

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