A/HRC/13/72 67. In 2009, a large number of civilian killings were attributed to FARC-EP and ELN.17 Among other breaches of international humanitarian law attributed to guerrilla groups, there were at least 27 massacres,18 indiscriminate attacks, acts of terrorism, forced displacement, torture, sexual violence against women and girls, hostage takings and attacks on medical missions and on infrastructure. Their victims included elected local public officials, community leaders, teachers, women, children and adolescents. FARC-EP, in particular, has resorted to collective threats in a systematic manner, obstruction of the freedom of movement of persons and goods, and, in general, enforcement of strong social control in areas of their influence, limiting overall freedom. 68. In 2009, the number of killings of indigenous people increased by 63 per cent compared to 2008. Indigenous leaders and representatives were frequently victims of accusations and threats. Some of the most affected communities are located in Antioquia, Caldas, Cauca, Nariño and Putumayo. The two massacres perpetrated against members of the Awá people in February and August, where 23 persons died including 8 children, are tragic examples of the vulnerability of indigenous peoples. 69. In a difficult social context of poverty and lack of opportunities, FARC-EP and ELN continue to recruit children.19 OHCHR-Colombia continues to call on the guerrilla groups to immediately stop recruiting children and release those already recruited. To prevent this practice, the Inter-institutional Committee for the Prevention of Recruitment has provided technical support to authorities and communities in over 100 municipalities and, as a result of significant efforts by mayors and municipal ombudsmen, at least 61 municipalities now have a policy to prevent recruitment. 70. The planting of anti-personnel mines has generated numerous victims and has led to the isolation of a large number of Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities. According to the Presidential Programme for Comprehensive Action against Anti-Personnel Mines, in 2009, 67 members of the military and 44 civilians died and 373 military personnel and 148 civilians were injured; of the civilians, 11 were women and 49 were minors. In December 2009, the Government hosted the Second Review Conference of the Ottawa Convention in Cartagena. 71. Guerrilla groups also continued kidnapping. In December 2009, the Governor of the department of Caquetá was taken hostage and later murdered by FARC-EP, which continues to keep civilians and members of security forces as hostages under cruel and inhuman conditions, some of whom have been held hostage for over 10 years. Reiterating the call for the release of all without distinction, immediately and unconditionally, OHCHR-Colombia calls on all parties involved to prioritize the interests of those being held in captivity. 2. Security forces 72. To a lesser degree, security forces, and particularly the army, have also been responsible for breaches of international humanitarian law. There are reports of killings, indiscriminate attacks, forced displacement, looting, torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, threats and arbitrary restrictions to freedom of movement of persons and goods. Occasionally, restrictions on the circulation of food could have affected the levels of malnutrition, in particular of children. 17 18 19 14 The Presidential Programme for Human Rights recorded 142 killings in Arauca in the first semester of 2009; the majority resulted from confrontations between ELN and FARC-EP. Presidential Programme for Human Rights, November 2009. On 6 May, the sixth Front of FARC-EP informed the population of Jambaló, Cauca, that their children could be recruited. GE.10-11819