ICIP would like to underscore the commitment to peace of the commissioners of the Truth Commission of Colombia, and of its president, Francisco de Roux, in the face of discrediting remarks made by the former Defense Minister, Juan Carlos Pinzón Bueno.
The Commission for the Clarification of Truth, Coexistence and Non-Repetition of Colombia was established under the Peace Agreement between the Colombian government and the FARC as a mechanism to shed light on the events that took place in the context of the armed conflict, contribute to the clarification of the violations committed during this dark period, and offer a comprehensive explanation of the complexity of the conflict to the whole of society.
ICIP, in its role as Technical Secretariat of the Commission in Europe, collaborates with the principles of truth, justice, reparation and non-repetition, and underlines the commitment of the Commission and its members to peace and coexistence in Colombia. In addition, it recognizes the importance of transitional justice proceedings in order to achieve a stable and sustainable peace in the country.
