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September 5, 2012

Colombia, Rebels to Begin Talks Next Month 
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The Colombian government has announced peace talks with the country’s
largest rebel group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or
FARC, will begin next month. On Tuesday, Colombian President Juan Manuel
Santos said the negotiations will continue with a process already
underway with the involvement of Norway and Cuba.

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos: "The explorative discussions
were held in a direct and completely discreet way and were conducted
over six months in Havana [Cuba] with the accompaniment of Cuba and
Norway after a year and a half preparatory work. In these we constructed
a shared vision for the end of the conflict. A purpose, schedule and
rules of engagement were agreed on for a process that should be serious,
dignified, realistic and effective."

The upcoming talks will be held in Norway before moving on to Cuba.

 

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