Colombia government, rebels agree to full ceasefire
Colombia`s government and the FARC guerrilla group reached agreement Wednesday on a definitive ceasefire in Latin America`s longest civil war, they said in a joint statement.
Jun 22, 2016, 21:22 PM IST
Colombia government, rebels on verge of definitive ceasefire: FARC
Colombia`s government and the FARC guerrilla group have "nearly" struck an agreement on a definitive ceasefire in their more than half-century-old conflict, rebel representatives announced on Wednesday.
Jun 22, 2016, 19:58 PM IST
Colombian government, rebel group agree on peace deal
The "special agreement" is based on the Geneva Conventions and will be incorporated into domestic law through a legislative act.
May 13, 2016, 12:21 PM IST
Obama offers Colombia more than $450 million aid to help with peace process
U.S. government will commit $33 million to a global programme to help the country deal with a legacy of land mines, the White House said.
Feb 05, 2016, 04:12 AM IST
Colombia rebels snatch military official
Colombia`s second-largest insurgency snatched a military intelligence official overnight from a power plant in the northwest, army sources and authorities said Wednesday.
Feb 04, 2016, 05:50 AM IST
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar nominated for Nobel Peace Prize?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is also among this year's Padma Vibhushan awardees.
Feb 03, 2016, 13:24 PM IST
REVEALED! Secret jungle hideout of Colombia's rebel guerrilla camp – Pics inside
In a startling revelation, pictures of the secret life of Colombian rebel group known as the 'FARC' has come up in the public.
Jan 24, 2016, 22:05 PM IST
In a confidence building measure, Colombia pardons 30 jailed FARC guerrillas
The Preisdent said that the national government has decided to grant pardons to FARC 30 guerrillas.
Nov 23, 2015, 10:10 AM IST
Colombia pardons 30 jailed FARC guerrillas
It said none of those being pardoned were in prison for serious crimes, and added that they will be helped in finding jobs and receiving social support once they leave prison.
Nov 23, 2015, 05:08 AM IST
Colombia's FARC leader says all rebels on board for peace
All of Colombia`s Marxist FARC rebels, from foot soldiers to commanders, are committed to peace talks, its leader said, and while the group will continue to fight government policy, the battle will go ahead without any shots being fired.
Sep 30, 2015, 09:05 AM IST
Colombia-FARC peace deal `within six months`: President
The Colombian government and FARC rebels will sign a definitive peace deal within six months to end their half-century conflict, President Juan Manuel Santos said Wednesday as the two sides announced a major breakthrough.
Sep 24, 2015, 05:29 AM IST
