In Colombia, the situation has remained mostly unchanged. The discussion about the role of the paramilitaries and their links to governing circles is ongoing. Political violence is in spite of government claims to the contrary unabated. Just recently two community leaders who represented victims of paramilitary violence was killed by gunmen.

Project Preparation
The preparations for an assessment and core training for Spanish speaking field team members have started. This training is going to happen in May, and the advert seeking applications went out to NP's network all over the world.

Report written by Christine Schweitzer (Programme Director)

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