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<p>We are aware of reports of violence by illegal armed groups in the Rio Quito. We
remain extremely concerned about the continued presence of illegal armed groups in
Colombia, and the impact their activity has on local people - even more so at this
challenging time.</p><p>We regularly raise our concerns about these issues with the
Colombian Government and in multilateral fora. Most recently, our Permanent Representative
to the United Nations spoke on this at the UN Security Council on 14 April, and we
consistently press the Colombian Government to focus on extending the rule of law
to all parts of the country.</p><p>Colombia has made significant progress in its efforts
to end the influence of such groups, and we remain steadfast in our support of the
Colombian authorities as they work towards sustainable peace.</p>
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