Situation Summary Displaced People Rights in the Peace Accord Implementation

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Situation Summary1 This paper is an introduction for the First Discussion Session about Forced Displacement in the System of Truth, Justice and Reparation; of the Series “Displaced People Rights in the Peace Accord Implementation”. It aims to set the discussion around an ongoing humanitarian crisis. To address IDPs2 in the Special Jurisdiction of Peace (JEP3) and in the Truth, Coexistence and Non-Repetition Commission (CEV)4, entails recognition of the context in which this transition is happening. It means a context of armed groups’ realignment on field, a remaining weak State presence and the worsening of violence against civilians. Therefore, we propose four theses of situation analysis: 1.) Forced Displacement remain the most intensive expression of armed conflict and armed violence in Colombia. 2.) The last two years, forced displacement has been concentrated geographically against some specific populations in a disproportionate manner. 3.) Under-reporting has been intensified and it will continue if is not corrected, this increases Displacement effect on affected people’s life and their Rights situation. 4.) The presence of several and realign armed groups means new risk scenarios overcoming the importance given by public opinion to IDPs nowadays.

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Written by Paola Hurtado and Francy Barbosa (CODHES). Internally Displaced People. 3 By its name in Spanish 4 By its name in Spanish. 2

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