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Colombia's last rebel group begins truce amid hopes of lasting peace

Bogota - Muslimchronicle

After a half-century of armed struggle, the Colombian armed forces and the country's last guerrilla group, the ELN, began on Sunday a historic, if possibly temporary, truce. The initial ceasefire between the National Liberation Army rebels and government forces, which began at midnight Saturday, is set to extend until January 9. There were no immediate reports of violations as ofRead more

Last Colombian rebel group says ceasefire is near

Sangolqui - Muslimchronicle

Now that Colombia's leftist FARC rebels have laid down their weapons under a peace accord ending 50 years of war, the country has one last guerrilla group that is still active, the National Liberation Army, or ELN. It is in peace talks with the government and its chief negotiator says a temporary bilateral ceasefire is possible before Pope Francis visitsRead more

Colombia's Government Begins Peace Talks with ELN

Quito - Arab Today

Colombia's government and rebels from the National Liberation Army (ELN) left-wing group have begun talks seeking to end more than five decades of conflict. The negotiations were launched at a ceremony in the capital of Ecuador, Quito, according to the (BBC). The talks follow the success of four years of negotiations with Colombia's largest rebel group, the Farc, whichRead more

Colombian gov't, ELN rebels set date for peace talks

Quito - ArabToday

Colombia's government and National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group have agreed to begin peace talks on Feb. 7, the two sides announced on Wednesday. The delegations issued a joint statement out of Quito, Ecuador, which is hosting the talks, saying Feb. 7 will mark "the start of the official talks for Colombian peace." Both parties have also agreed to makeRead more

Colombia, ELN Rebels Announce Historic Peace Talks

Caracas - Arab Today

The Colombian government and the country's second largest rebel group, the National Liberation Army (ELN), have announced the beginning of formal peace negotiations later this month. The talks will be launched in Ecuador's capital, Quito, on 27 October. President Juan Manuel Santos urged both sides to be realistic in their demands, saying: "Time is the biggest enemy". Santos isRead more