Humanitarian Crisis Looms in Bolívar and Valle del Cauca Amid Armed Conflicts

A humanitarian crisis is escalating in Bolívar and Valle del Cauca due to armed conflicts involving groups like the National Liberation Army (Colombia) and Clan del Golfo, jeopardizing local communities.

La Defensoría del Pueblo warns that the rapid deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Bajo Calima and southern Bolívar is linked to violence from the National Liberation Army (Colombia) and Clan del Golfo.
Residents in the Valle del Cauca Department face threats of targeted killing and enforced disappearance, with many fleeing their homes as armed confrontations intensify, reminiscent of the ongoing crisis in Catatumbo.
The crisis disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including the African diaspora and Indigenous communities, who are at an increased risk of sexual violence amid the escalating conflicts.

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This situation underscores a broader trend of violence in Colombia, revealing the ongoing challenges in maintaining peace and security in regions plagued by armed groups, which has critical implications for human rights and social stability.