A woman was injured after activating an antipersonnel mine in the rural area of Tibú, in the Catatumbo region.
A new violent action was recorded in the Catatumbo areaa woman was injured when she stepped on a minefield in the town of La Gabarra, rural area of Tibú.
The authorities they blame the ELN of the installation of antipersonnel mines located near homes, schools and rural roads that are constantly used by peasant communities.
The victim was immediately assisted by combat medics from the National Armywho provided her with first aid, managing to stabilize her and safeguard her integrity while the corresponding protocols were carried out.
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In the town of La Gabarra, municipality of Tibú, Norte de Santander, troops of the Vulcan Task Force in coordination with the National Police They provided quick and timely care to a woman who was affected by the activation of an antipersonnel mine in the Caño Indio village.
The National Army categorically rejects the use of antipersonnel minesa practice that violates human rights and international humanitarian law, and reaffirms its commitment to continue developing military operations to protect the life, safety and well-being of the inhabitants of the Catatumbo region.
It is the second violent action recorded in less than 12 hours In the Catatumbo area, a woman was initially seriously injured after a drone attack loaded with explosives in a rural area of the municipality of Tibú, in a corridor that connects with El Tarra, one of the areas hardest hit by the armed conflict in this subregion of the country.
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Olguin Mayorgarepresentative of the victims in Norte de Santander, denounced in dialogue with LA FM that the acts of violence against the civilian population do not cease, despite the announcements of peace and the ceasefires promoted by the National Government.
“With great pain we have to denounce that the violent actions against the civilian population do not stop. While many families celebrate Christmas, Today, December 24, a woman who was in her own home was the victim of a drone launch”, he stated.
