Colombia's ELN Rebels and Government Initiate Historic Six-Month Ceasefire
TL;DR
Colombia's largest remaining armed rebel group, the ELN, has entered into a six-month ceasefire with the government, marking a significant victory for President Gustavo Petro's peace plan. The ceasefire, set to run until February, is the result of ongoing peace talks and aims to prevent violence and human rights abuses. If successful, it will be the longest bilateral ceasefire ever concluded with a guerrilla group. The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed a resolution to renew and expand an observer mission to monitor the ceasefire. Colombians living in violence-plagued areas cautiously express hope for true peace.
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- Colombia, ELN rebels begin six-month ceasefire Al Jazeera English
- Colombia Rebel Group ELN and Government Begin Cease-Fire The New York Times
- Colombia begins six-month cease-fire with its last remaining rebel group Los Angeles Times
- UN given green light to monitor peace deal between Colombia's government and its largest rebel group The Washington Post
- Colombia, ELN rebels start six-month ceasefire Reuters Canada
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