FARC Rebels and The Colombian Government Sign Ceasefire deal after 50 years of war

[Nightfury Treann]

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[QUOTE]The Colombian government and Farc guerrillas have declared the final day of one of the world’s oldest wars with the signing of a ceasefire agreement to end more than 50 years of bloodshed.[/QUOTE]

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“May this be the last day of the war,” said Farc chief Timoleón “Timochenko” Jiménez, his voice choked with tears.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE]Although a final peace dealalso will require approval in a referendum, the formal cessation of hostilities between the two main combatants and the Farc’s acceptance of disarmament are key steps towards resolving a low-intensity war that has caused more than 250,000 deaths and the displacement of more than 6 million people.

Santos hailed a historic day for his country and its people – many of whom have only known war. “Colombians throughout the country can live without fear of falling victim to confrontation with the guerrillas,” he said. “This is a fundamental step, a historic step.”[/QUOTE]

[url]https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jun/23/colombia-farc-rebel-ceasefire-agreement-havana[/url]

[url]http://www.economist.com/news/americas/21701178-government-declares-end-its-war-against-farc-peace-last-colombia[/url]

[url]http://www.reuters.com/article/us-colombia-rebels-idUSKCN0Z81JJ[/url]

[ayay]

Wishing the best for the Colombian people, let us hope this paves the way for lasting peace.

[GameWalrus]

Woah. Fifty years is a long time for a war. To think your grandchildren could grow up in that time. Sad stuff.

[Viper123_SWE]

This is great, I hope it lasts.

[Cutthecrap]

[QUOTE=TheNerdPest14;50576474]Woah. Fifty years is a long time for a war. To think your grandchildren could grow up in that time. Sad stuff.[/QUOTE]

Ask the israelis and palestinians....that's another whole level.

[Daniel Smith]

[QUOTE=Cutthecrap;50576616]Ask the israelis and palestinians....that's another whole level.[/QUOTE]

If you think that's bad, the Scillians and Dutch were at it for 335 years.

[Xron]

[QUOTE]lthough a final peace deal also will require approval in a referendum[/QUOTE]

oh no