Colombia to suspend aerial bombings of armed groups
By DW
26 August 2022 |
11:54 am
Colombian Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez said the government wants to avoid the deaths of minors who have been forced to join. The government has indicated willingness to engage in peace talks with rebel groups.
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