Monday, November 19, 2012

Colombia's FARC Rebel Group Announces A Unilateral Ceasefire



Colombia: Farc Declares Unilateral Truce At Landmark Talks -- BBC

Colombia's left-wing Farc rebels have declared a unilateral two-month ceasefire as they start peace talks with government negotiators.

The announcement was made by the Farc delegates in Cuba's capital Havana - the venue of the landmark talks.

The first face-to-face meeting is aimed at ending five decades of conflict in which some 600,000 people have died.

The chief government negotiator, Humberto de la Calle, said it was a defining moment.

Farc lead negotiator Ivan Marquez said the rebels would halt all attacks from midnight on Monday until 20 January.

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More News On The Colombia - FARC Peace Talks

FARC announce unilateral ceasefire as peace talks begin -- Colombia Reports
FARC declares ceasefire as peace talks start with Colombia -- Swissinfo/Reuters
Colombian rebel group FARC announces cease-fire -- FOX News/AP
FARC Declares Cease-Fire as Colombia Talks Start -- Wall Street Journal
FARC to halt military operations for talks with Colombian government -- CNN

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