Thursday, September 24, 2015

Colombia - FARC Announce Major Progress In Peace Talks



Washington Post: Colombian government, rebels announce major breakthrough in peace talks

HAVANA — Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and the leader of the FARC rebel group were expected to announce a major breakthrough Wednesday in their peace negotiations, which could bring the country to the verge of ending one of the world’s longest-running wars.

The Colombian president arrived Wednesday afternoon in Havana, where formal negotiations between the two sides began in 2012. Also in the city was Timoleon Jimenez, alias “Timochenko,” the elusive commander of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (known by its Spanish acronym as FARC) who had previously surfaced only in videos recorded from his jungle hideouts.

More News On The Colombia - FARC Peace process

Colombia, FARC rebels vow to end 50-year war within six months -- Reuters
Colombia peace deal with Farc rebels 'within six months' -- BBC
Farc peace talks: Colombia nears historic deal after agreement on justice and reparations -- The Guardian
Colombia, FARC leaders agree on path for peace -- CNN
War-weary Colombia nears peace following breakthrough in long-running talks -- AP
Colombia leader and FARC declare breakthrough in talks -- Al Jazeera
Colombia's president, rebels announce breakthrough in talks -- USA Today
Pope's Cuba Trip Helped Advance Colombia Peace Talks -- AP
Peace prospect brings cheers, cynicism from weary Colombians -- Reuters
Colombia’s peace deals in depth: Transitional justice -- Colombia Reports
A big leap towards peace in Colombia -- Economist
After 51 years, Colombia’s bloody, cocaine-funded civil war is almost over -- Corinne Purtill, Quartz
Colombia's Half-Century Conflict at a Glance -- AP

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