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Somalians “Forced” Into Conflict Zones | Historic Apologies in Colombia

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Human Rights Watch report highlights the plight of Somalian refugees in Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camp and historic apologies are made in Columbia by both sides ahead of ratification of peace deal.

Today’s main stories: A report from Human Rights Watch has highlighted the dangerous conditions faced by Somalian refugees returning to their home land from Kenya’s Dadaab refugee camp. The human rights group claim that refugees are being pressured to leave through fear and cash incentives, in violation of the 1951 Refugee Convention. We speak to Human Rights Watch’s Laetita Bader.

As the voters of Colombia get ever closer to a referendum this October 2nd on whether or not to ratify the peace accord with the FARC rebels, the country is already seeing major moves in anticipation of a Yes vote.  This week alone saw the beginnings of widespread landmine clearances, as well as a public acknowledgement from President Juan Manuel Santos and FARC Commander Ivan Marquez. We speak to Dr Eduardo A. Gamarra from Florida International University.

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