# Colombia armed conflict and humanitarian crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombia-armed-conflict-and-humanitarian-crisis > Updated: 2026-09-17T21:20:53.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The armed conflict in Colombia has resulted in over 9 million victims, with severe humanitarian consequences in departments such as Nariño and Putumayo. The violence, driven by illegal armed groups, has caused forced displacement, community confinement, and the recruitment of minors. In rural areas, the use of explosive devices and modern tactics like drones and car bombs has hindered access to essential services and exacerbated psychological trauma and inequality. This conflict has also led to a significant crisis regarding missing persons. Data from 2025 shows thousands of reports of missing individuals, including a high number of minors. In Bogotá, recent 2026 data indicates a rise in disappearances involving children and adolescents, attributed to factors such as recruitment by armed groups, human trafficking, and violence. Additionally, the country continues to manage the long-term legacy of the conflict, with approximately 137,000 people considered missing, prompting ongoing forensic efforts to identify remains and provide closure to families. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Colombia faces rising child disappearances and conflict-related missing persons Colombia faces a dual crisis of rising child disappearances in cities like Bogotá and a legacy of 137,000 missing persons linked to the country's armed conflict. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-faces-rising-child-disappearances-and-conflict-related-missing-persons ### 2026-09-14: Colombia armed conflict causes over 9 million victims Colombia's armed conflict has caused over 9 million victims, driving forced displacement and humanitarian crises in regions like Nariño and Putumayo through violence and illegal recruitment. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-armed-conflict-causes-over-9-million-victims --- Cite as: Colombia armed conflict and humanitarian crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/colombia-armed-conflict-and-humanitarian-crisis