ReliefWeb

HIGHLIGHTS

• Mass displacements are rising in 2012, mostly affecting indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities in need of humanitarian assistance.
• Increased armed actions are causing serious humanitarian consequences including civilian casualties and displacements.
• Conflict-related events are leading to increases in school dropouts.
• Humanitarian access is hindered by increased hostilities, APM/UXO and restrictions by non-State armed groups.
• Departments are on alert for the first rainy season to start in mid-March.