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Colombia’s court on the conflict with FARC rebels in limbo as president-elect vows to dismantle it
The tribunal has handled more than 14,000 suspects since 2018, and analysts say constitutional and international safeguards make it hard to abolish.
- Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to dismantle the SJP, describing the tribunal as a "failed" court, despite it handling cases involving more than 14,000 suspects since 2018.
- Supporters view the Special Jurisdiction as a landmark for accountability, uncovering more than 18,677 child recruits and over 21,000 kidnappings by FARC, though critics argue the tribunal remains biased against the military.
- On Wednesday, Iván Cancino, the designated justice minister for Espriella, told Caracol Radio the administration does not intend to eliminate the SJP but will demand results and review its spending.
- Alejandro Ramelli, president of the tribunal, warned that an "abrupt termination" would result in legal limbo and breach international obligations, as the court is protected by Colombia's Constitution and backed by the International Criminal Court.
- Outgoing President Gustavo Petro argued this week that the SJP budget "must be strengthened" for national reconciliation, while the tribunal's mandate to investigate war crimes extends until 2028, with Congress deciding on potential extension.
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Colombia's court on the conflict with FARC rebels in limbo as president-elect vows to dismantle it
A decade after Colombia's peace accord with the rebel FARC group, the tribunal handling crimes related to the conflict faces uncertainty.
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