Colombia: Tourist boat sinks, killing at least nine

Colombia: Tourist boat sinks, killing at least nine

Bogota, Jun 26 (IBNS): At least nine people were killed after a tourist boat sank on Sunday in Columbia's Guatape water reservoir, a popular tourist hotspot, reports said.

by IBNS June 26, 2017

Colombia: Ban welcomes announcement of peace talks between Government and National Liberation Army

Colombia: Ban welcomes announcement of peace talks between Government and National Liberation Army

New York, Mar 31 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed on Wednesday's announcement of the launching of peace talks between the Government of Colombia and the National Liberation Army (ELN), following the signing of an agreement between the parties.

by IBNS March 31, 2016

Colombia: over 250,000 children impacted by conflict despite peace talks, UN agency reports

Colombia: over 250,000 children impacted by conflict despite peace talks, UN agency reports

New York, Mar 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS):Hostilities in Colombia have disrupted the lives of more than a quarter of a million children since peace talks began three years ago, the United Nations children's agency on Saturday reported.

by IBNS March 21, 2016