UN hails Colombia’s first convictions under transitional justice measures as ‘crucial milestone’ (UN News)

The UN has welcomed Colombia’s first convictions under its transitional justice tribunal, calling sentences handed down to former rebel commanders “a crucial milestone on the path to accountability,” in the words of human rights chief Volker Türk. “After decades of atrocity upon atrocity, these convictions represent a fundamental step in the fight against impunity in Colombia and in fulfilling the rights of victims to truth and justice,” he said.

UN hails Colombia’s first convictions under transitional justice measures as ‘crucial milestone’ | UN News