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Colombias truth commission takes force
written by Adriaan Alsema December 6, 2017
A truth commission that will investigate war crimes committed during Colombia’s half-a-century armed conflict took force on Tuesday.
The commission is part of the transitional justice system that also includes a war crimes tribunal. Expectations are high as tens of thousands of Colombians are missing.
Colombia’s state system has nearly collapsed after decades of armed conflict, corruption and an underdeveloped economy.
The commission was supposed to take force in November, but has been delayed by a visibly nervous Congress that is preparing for elections in March next year.
More:
https://colombiareports.com/colombias-truth-commission-takes-force/