The 2016 deal between the nationwide authorities and the FARC-EP armed group in impact ended greater than 5 a long time of battle, however violence persists.
Hundreds of signatories killed
UN Special Representative Carlos Ruiz Massieu informed ambassadors that “insecurity is clearly the main obstacle to reintegration and the success of the Peace Agreement”.
He mentioned 421 signatories have been killed since it was signed.
“In the face of this, I cannot but reiterate the call from the Secretary-General for all of those involved in the conflict to respect the lives, well-beings and freedoms of communities and those who have opted to tread the path of peace,” he mentioned.
Challenges to stability
The UN envoy recalled the braveness demonstrated by hundreds of former fighters who laid down their arms, in addition to the Government’s vital work in supporting ex-combatants and their households.
“The challenge remains, however, to ensure the sustainability of the reintegration process in the long-term, providing adequate housing, access to land, security, and to combat stigmatization against them,” he mentioned.
The Peace Agreement consists of provisions on rural reform, however progress has remained stagnant till lately.
While hailing Government efforts to prioritize the difficulty, as evidenced by increasing budgets and the acquisition of land, he mentioned extra momentum is required to attain the aim of three million hectares established below the accord.
He additionally referred to as for sustained give attention to ethnic points, one other space of the Agreement the place implementation is lagging.
‘Complex conflict dynamics’
Mr. Ruiz Massieu famous that after the Agreement was signed, the absence of violence within the territories was short-lived, thus facilitating the gradual growth of different armed teams that continues to at the present time.
“As a result, there are now complex conflict dynamics in various zones and these affect the everyday lives of communities, particularly indigenous and Afro Colombian communities,” he mentioned.
The sluggish implementation of all measures on safety ensures supplied for within the settlement has additionally contributed to the persisting violence, he added.
Security ensures, better State presence
The senior UN official mentioned the complexity of the violent dynamics affecting Colombia require a multifaceted response.
“The communities need the implementation of the security guarantees provided for in the Agreement against a backdrop of greater State presence, alongside measures for reducing violence agreed upon in the context of the various dialogue initiatives underway between the Government and other groups,” he mentioned.
Undertaking these efforts concurrently is critical and strategic to transfer in the direction of peace, and he underlined the UN’s position in selling the event of such efforts.
Support for dialogue
The UN has additionally responded to calls to assist present dialogue initiatives, he added, together with between the Government and the ELN, the most important remaining insurgent group.
“Given the current crisis, I encourage the parties to fulfill the expectations of Colombian society and to overcome the current paralysis on the table,” he mentioned.
Mr. Ruiz Massieu informed ambassadors that territorial growth measures are being established in some areas of the nation following talks between the Government and varied components of one other armed group, the EMC, based by former FARC members who rejected the peace accord.
“At the same time, these discussions are also facing significant challenges with the fragmentation of the group and a resurgence of violence in other regions,” he mentioned.
He additionally welcomed the begin of peace talks final month in Venezuela between the Government and the Segunda Marqueta, a gaggle made up of FARC dissidents.
“I urge the parties to establish solid foundations so that the process contributes to breaking the cycles of violence, which the civilians in particular suffer from, and lead to peace in Colombia,” he mentioned.
Confidence within the Government
Colombian President Gustavo Petro additionally participated within the Council assembly, and Mr. Ruiz Massieu acknowledged his dedication to consolidating peace.
“Colombia’s efforts in building peace have been manifold and have yielded some promising dividends while significant challenges remain,” he mentioned, emphasizing the urgency of implementing the peace deal.
“I am confident that the Government led by President Petro will lead a joint effort with all State entities to achieve its far-reaching goals.”
