Colombian government and the rebel group Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) on August 24, 2016 signed a historic peace accord to end more than
five decades of conflict. As per the terms of agreement, FARC will give up its
armed struggle and join the legal political
process. The agreement was signed by
the head of the Colombian
delegation, Mr. Humberto de la Calle, and the chief FARC negotiator, Nit Ivan
Marquez in the Cuban capital Havana,
Cuba. A joint statement released after
signing of the accord said that both sides agreed to work together to address social exclusion, to deliver justice to the victims of the conflict and build a stable and enduring peace. Under the agreement. fead out by Mediators Norway and Cuba,. the rebels will lay down their arms within 180 days of a final accord and demobilise into 23 temporary zones and eight camps. The ceasefire will only kick in when the final deal is agreed, although the two sides effectively stopped attacks almost a year ago
and violence is already at a historic low.
During their transition to
democratic politics, the FARC's weapons will
be handed over to the United Nations, which will begin a mission to verify the ceasefire.
The government will guarantee the safety of ex-rebels
and their political allies, who have historically been targets for right-wing paramilitary groups, the accord said. Special
protection units, comprising both ex-rebels and security forces, will guard FARC politicians and other community
leaders.
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