Article 1RJ2C Colombia and Farc rebels reach historic peace agreement ending 5-decade war

Colombia and Farc rebels reach historic peace agreement ending 5-decade war

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After half a century of war, the Colombian government and Farc rebels say they have reached a historic peace agreement. The two sides have been meeting in Havana, Cuba since November 2012. Both signed a bilateral ceasefire in June, which was needed before a final agreement could be reached.An estimated 220,000 people have died in the decades-long conflict, and millions have been displaced.

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