Concern in Medellín over an increase in displaced persons following armed blockade by the ELN in Chocó

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The guerrillas of the National Liberation Army (ELN) announced that they will impose a new armed strike in the department of Chocó, Colombia, for 72 hours, which will go from 12:00 a.m. on February 18 to 21 of the same month. The armed group, which has the population of this region of the country beaten, said in a statement that the measure is taken by the alleged network between the State, the Military Forces and mercenaries, reviewed the Colom…

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The announcement of a 72-hour armed blockade by the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Chocó, from 18 to 21 February, has raised concerns in Medellin about the possible increase in the number of displaced persons arriving in the city. According to local authorities, people fleeing violence in the neighbouring department are receiving humanitarian attention, but the situation could worsen in the next few days. Carlos Arcila, Secretary of Peace and…