Photos taken in the indigenous community of Chageradó—located in the Murindó municipality, Colombia—during a meeting between the authorities and community members from the two indigenous reserves in the territory: Río Chageradó and Río Murindó. One of the main topics was how to address the problem of anti-personnel mines, which affected the entire Murindó territory in 2021.
In 2021, the Murindó territory—and particularly its two indigenous reserves—was deeply affected by the installation of anti-personnel mines by different armed groups. The mines violate the community members’ right to life and mobility, forcing them to confine themselves to the reserves or risk their lives.
Clashes between the different armed groups have led to massive displacement from one community to another, forcing people to venture into the jungle, where the risk of encountering explosive devices is even greater. Additionally, the mines violate the right to education for children and adolescents who, out of fear of the devices, stop going to school.
According to UNICEF, Colombia is one of the countries most affected by anti-personnel mines in the world, with over 100 victims per year, 60% of whom are civilians.
