Swapping rifles for rafting in the name of peace

24 May 2019

Former Colombian guerrillas who are in the process of reintegration into society as whitewater rafting guides appeared at two free events held at The University of Queensland earlier this week.

The public events on 22 and 23 May featured ex-combatants of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC-EP), Colombian community members, and Special Assistant to the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Colombia, Mauricio Artiñano.

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