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UN: Civilians in Colombia must be protected

Colombia's civilian population must be protected, urges UN Secretary-General António Guterres, since over 100 people have been killed and 20,000 forced to flee in clashes between armed rebel groups. Colombia's government wants to apprehend over 30 leading figures within the rebel group ELN.

UN: Civilians in Colombia must be protected

Colombia breaks off peace talks with guerrilla

Colombia's government breaks off the peace talks with the left-wing guerrilla National Liberation Army (ELN) once again. .

Colombia breaks off peace talks with guerrilla

Colombia: Rebel group agrees to ceasefire

One of the largest factions that left the former Farc guerrilla, Segunda Marquetalia, agrees to an agreement with the Colombian government on a ceasefire and the release of hostages, the two parties announce in a statement. The talks in Venezuela's capital Caracas began on Monday and are the third under President Gustavo Petro, who is trying to put an end to 60 years of conflict between the country's security forces, guerrilla groups, paramilitary groups, and drug gangs.

Colombia: Rebel group agrees to ceasefire