Government of Colombia has finally signed a peace deal with the Farc Rebels over a ceasefire that has lasted for over five decades of conflicts and it sees to be a historic deal for both side.
From the agreement being reached, it is expected to create an environment for peace negotiation.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and Farc leader Timochenko were seen shaking hands after the signing with UN secretary general, Ban-Ki-Moon shaking both the President and the Farc leader at the ceremony in Havana.
The conflict in the Western Hemisphere is said to have killed an estimated 220,000 people and displaced almost seven million.
The final accord has to be signed before a formal ceasefire begins and is expected to be signed in the next few weeks.
Thursday marks the peace talks to be three years since negotiation started the Cuban capital.
These are the agreements below:
Timochenko, the Farc leader made an announcement, saying "Let this be the last day of the war"
These are the agreements below:
- A commitment that rebels will lay down arms within 180 days of a final peace deal;
- The creation of temporary transition zones and camps for the estimated 7,000 rebels;
- That no civilians will be allowed to enter Farc camps, to guarantee rebel security;
It will be monitored by UN as well as the collections of the weapons.
Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, and leaders of Latin American countries were also present at the ceremony.
There will be a popular vote consigning the deal said the government.
The paper read "Goodbye to the weapons"
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