On 17 April 1996 the Republic of Colombia made a declaration accepting the competence of the International Fact-Finding Commission, i n accordance with Article 90, paragraph 2 (a), of Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949, and relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts (Protocol I}. It thereby recognizes ipso facto and without special agreement, in relation to any other High Contracting Party accepting the same obligation, the competence of the International Fact-Finding Commission to enquire into allegations by such other Party.