Abstract
Today, one of the populations in the world that suffers the most from landmine use by armed non-state actors (NSAs) is the population of Colombia. Since 2003, Geneva Call, a humanitarian, independent and neutral international organisation dedicated to engaging NSAs in a total ban against anti-personnel landmines, has established a line of communication with Colombian armed groups. With the support of the national government and the collaboration of the Colombian Campaign Against Landmines—a partner organisation—representatives of Geneva Call have met with members of the government, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in Colombia, other local and indigenous organisations, as well as members of the National Liberation Army (Ejercito de Liberacion National [ELN]) with a goal of finding a common solution to the problems posed by NSA landmine use.
Recommended Citation
Reusse-Decrey, Elisabeth
(2004)
"Engaging Non-State Actors in the Fight Against Landmines: A Key to Negotiating Peace in Colombia,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 8
:
Iss.
2
, Article 29.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol8/iss2/29
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