More than 7 people are part of the caravan of migrants fleeing poverty and violence in Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador. Photo: Alejandra Romo / UNHCR
Of: Martha Johansson
In recent weeks, the migrant caravan that left Honduras in mid-October this year has caused a great stir in the news media around the world. Despite the fact that Central Americans have migrated to the United States before, strong reactions have come from the President of the United States, Donald Trump, who uses threats and intimidation tactics to stop the migrants. At the same time, the caravan continues to strive with the hope of a better life.
November 20, 2018, FUF-correspondents
Amalkher Djibrine Souleymane is a Chadian human rights activist and the founder of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) in Chad. Since its independence from France in 1960, Chad's history has been marked by instability and violence, in recent years inflamed by Boko Haram. In a conversation with Lennart Wohlgemuth (FUF) at MR-dagarna, Amalkher explores a path towards sustainable peace. Recorded on 17 November 2018.
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November 19, 2018, FUF pods
Peace in Colombia is fragile after new armed groups have emerged in different parts of the country. Photo: Niel Palmer (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Of: William Martinez
It has now been two years since the peace agreement was signed between the Colombian state and the guerrilla group FARC. But peace is threatened by new armed groups. Sweden - which has played an important role in the peace process - must now take an active role in making the peace agreement a reality, writes William Martínez in the Colombian network.
November 19, 2018, Debate
