The Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) – MACRO CASE 03: Opened 17 JULY 2018

Macro Case 03 opened in July 2018 to investigate “false positives” of casualties of war designated by State agents that were actually homicides or forced disappearances. On 17 July 2018, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) opened a case to investigate the trend of “false positives” perpetrated by State agents by counting homicides …

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) – MACRO CASE 04: 11 SEPTEMBER 2018

Macro Case 04 opened in September 2018 to investigate crimes concentrated in the Urabá region between 1986 and 2016.  On 11 September 2018, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) opened a case to identify crimes committed in the Urabá region, including homicide, forced disappearance, torture, sexual violence, deprivations of liberty, and civilian property …

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) – MACRO CASE 05: 16 NOVEMBER 2018

Macro Case 05 opened in November 2018 to investigate crimes concentrated in the Northern Cauca and Southern Cauca Valley regions between 1993 and 2016.  On 16th November 2018, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) opened a case to prioritize the various crimes committed Northern Cauca and Southern Cauca Valley regions, including displacement, kidnapping, …

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) – MACRO CASE 06: 24 FEBRUARY 2019

Macro Case 06 opened in February 2019 to investigate victimization of minority political party members by the Colombian Armed Forces. On 24 February 2019, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) opened an investigation regarding the victimization of members of the political party, the Unión Patriótica or Patriotic Union (UP), by Colombia's Armed Forces. …

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) – MACRO CASE 07: 1 MARCH 2019

Macro Case 07 opened in March 2019 to investigate the kidnapping, use, and recruitment of child soldiers in Colombia from January 1, 1971 to December 1, 2016. On 1st March 2019, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) opened an investigation regarding the use of children in armed conflict. In September 2020, Revolutionary Armed …

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) – MACRO CASE 08 Update: 30 August 2022

Macro Case 08 opened in August 2022 to investigate crimes coordinated through paramilitary and civilian groups by State Actors. On 30th August 2022, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) opened a case to investigate the criminal network organized by State Actors in concert with paramilitary groups or civilian third parties to perpetrate war …

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) – MACRO CASE 09 OPENED Update: 13 SEPTEMBER 2022.

Macro Case 09 opened in September 2022 to prosecute crimes against ethnic groups and territories. On 13th September 2022, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) opened a case to investigate the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) crimes against ethnic groups and territories that have put some ethnic groups at risk of “physical, …

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) – MACRO CASE 10 OPENED Update: 15 JULY 2022 – 21 OCTOBER 2023

21 October 2023: Macro Case 10 opened in July 2022 to investigate crimes under international law perpetrated during the Colombian conflict. On 15th July 2022, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) opened a case to investigate the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) crimes against international law, including forced displacement, forced disappearance, attacks …

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) – MACRO CASE 11 OPENED Update: 27 SEPTEMBER 2023 – 21 OCTOBER 2023

21 October 2023: Recently opened Macro Case 11 set to investigate sexual and gender-based violence. On 27th September 2023, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia (JEP) officially opened the much-anticipated macro case 11 to investigate “gender-based violence, including sexual and reproductive violence, and other crimes of prejudice.” The investigation will not only focus on …

​​​​​Jurisdicción Especial para la Paz update: 7-21 October 2020

15 October 2020: JEP sets dates of 4 and 17 November for two ex-FARC commanders to appear before the Chamber of Recognition of Truth and Responsibility to testify about the 1995 assassination of Álvaro Gómez Hurtado, which the FARC admitted to earlier this month. (via the JEP) 16 October 2020: Three ministers and the Attorney …