Colombia: Dissident and self-defense group clashes in Nariño trigger crisis warning

Colombia's Ombudsman's Office warns of a humanitarian crisis in Nariño department due to clashes between FARC dissidents and self-defense groups since October 17. The fighting has displaced civilians and disrupted local governance, though casualty figures remain unconfirmed. This escalation signals a breakdown in security in a key coca-producing region, potentially affecting drug trade dynamics and state control.

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