Colombia Rebels Make New Demands At Peace Talks

Colombia, FARC Start New Round Of Talks In Cuba -- Reuters

* Government pushing for agreement on agrarian reform
* Rebels say hopeful of finding political solution to conflict
* Talks began five months ago

HAVANA, April 23 (Reuters) - Colombia and the Marxist FARC rebels launched their latest round of peace talks on Tuesday in Havana after a month-long break in a process aimed at ending half a century of bloody conflict in the South American nation.

At the end of their last round on March 21, both sides cited progress toward an accord on the key issue of agrarian reform, which lead government negotiator Humberto de la Calle said needs to be settled soon so they can move on to other issues.

"We arrive in Havana today with the objective of making decisions," he said in a statement to reporters before entering Havana's main convention center where the talks are being held.

"We want results," he said. "This is a process that cannot be prolonged indefinitely."

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More News On Resumption Of Colombia Peace Talks

Colombian rebels, government, restart peace talks in Cuba aimed at ending decades of conflict -- Washington Post/AP
Colombia rebels make new demands at peace talks -- Global Post/AFP
Colombia and FARC rebels begin fresh talks in Cuba -- Euronews
UN member nations back Colombian peace process -- Colombia Reports