Colombia's Peace Accords Under Fire as Signatories Are Killed

Colombia's Total Peace Accords Under Fire as Signatories Are Killed

Former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has issued a strong condemnation of the killing of peace signatories and social leaders by groups involved in the ongoing peace talks. Santos, who was instrumental in negotiating the original peace accords in 2016, said it was imperative to implement the agreement with greater vigor and efficacy, particularly the security guarantees it provides.

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Santos's statement comes amid a surge in violence targeting those who have signed on to the peace process. According to the United Nations, at least 32 signatories to the 2016 peace deal have been killed in Colombia since the beginning of 2023, and over 1,000 social leaders have been murdered since the agreement was signed.

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The Total Peace Accords

The Total Peace Accords, launched by President Gustavo Petro in 2022, aim to bring an end to decades of armed conflict in Colombia. The talks involve various armed groups, including the National Liberation Army (ELN), the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and the Gulf Clan.

While the accords have been hailed as a significant step towards peace, their implementation has been fraught with challenges. Critics argue that the government has not done enough to address the root causes of conflict, such as poverty and inequality.

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Santos's Warning

In his statement, Santos warned that the ongoing violence against peace signatories and social leaders is a threat to the entire peace process. He said that those responsible for these killings must be held accountable and that the government must do more to protect those who are working to build peace.

Santos also called on the international community to support the peace process in Colombia. He said that the country needs financial and technical assistance to implement the accords and to address the underlying causes of conflict.

The killing of peace signatories and social leaders is a major setback for the peace process in Colombia. It is crucial that the government takes steps to address this violence and to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.