Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Colombia's FARC Rebels Announce A New Cease-Fire

The ceasefire will come into force on 20 July, the Farc announced in Cuba

FOX News/EFE: FARC declares one-month unilateral cease-fire in Colombia

The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, guerrilla group said Wednesday in Havana it was declaring a one-month cease-fire in Colombia effective on July 20.

The FARC made the move in response to calls from Cuba and Norway, the two guarantor countries for the peace process with the Colombian government in Havana, as well as Venezuela and Chile, for a reduction in the intensity of the conflict, the guerrilla group's second-in-command, Ivan Marquez, said.

More News On Colombia's FARC Rebels Announcing A New Cease-Fire

Colombia's FARC rebels announce unilateral cease-fire -- AP
Colombia’s FARC announces one-month unilateral ceasefire -- France 24
Colombia Farc rebels call unilateral ceasefire -- BBC
Colombia's FARC rebels announce one-month ceasefire -- Deutsche Welle
Mediators want 'urgent de-escalation' in Colombia -- AFP
Mediators urge de-escalation of conflict between Colombia and Farc rebels -- The Guardian

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