Venezuela: Women and girls at greatest risk as thousands escape violence due to military operations in the border zone with Colombia
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[Bogotá, Colombia, 07 April 2021] At least 5,500 people from Venezuela had crossed the border between Apure and the Colombian department of Arauca in the last two weeks. They are escaping violent clashes between the Venezuelan military and Colombian irregular armed groups operating in their territory. Women and girls crossing are at risk of gender-based violence or sexual abuse while crossing into Colombia.
Even more, arrivals are expected in the following days, with people crossing in smaller groups in areas controlled by irregular armed groups.