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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