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October 9, 2023

Colombia and Dissident Rebel Faction Agree to Ceasefire Ahead of Peace Talks
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Colombia's government has announced the start of long-anticipated peace
talks with the largest faction of dissident members of FARC, the
Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. On Sunday, both sides said
offensive actions had been suspended as the government of President
Gustavo Petro prepares to issue a formal ceasefire decree in the coming
days. The Estado Mayor Central is a group of former FARC members who
rejected a 2016 peace accord with the Colombian state that removed FARC
from the decades-long conflict. This is an EMC representative.

Andrey Avendaņo: "We can't disregard this historical moment, which will
have a positive impact on our communities. Without a doubt, stopping
killing each other is the wisest path to start constructing a better
future. Ending the war and the rhetoric of violence will lead to a
constructive peace discourse."



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