Colombia: Forced Displacement in West Colombia up 240% amid Intensified Warfare

Jun 21, 2019 | Adriaan Alsema, Colombia Reports
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The intensification of warfare in western Colombia is particularly aggravating the humanitarian situation in the Choco province where thousands are caught in the crossfire, the Red Cross said Thursday. According to the humanitarian organization, so far this year, almost 900 people were displaced and almost 8,000 people were unable to move between January and April because of the war in that province alone. This is an increase of 238% and 282% respectively compared to the same period last year.