Talks were held this Sunday between the Colombian government and the FARC rebels, with the aim of deciding to start peace negotiations.
A delegation from the Colombian government and the Central Chiefs of Staff (EMC) The main dissident faction of the now disbanded FARC will begin this Sunday in the countryside of Suárez, in the province of Cauca, and will last three days, during which the date for the establishment of a peace dialogue table and a ceasefire will be discussed.
This was reported by the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace (OACP) on him
“Progress will be made on issues such as the date for the establishment of the dialogue table, ceasefires, and civilian protection mechanisms.” Added OCAP.
meeting Ends this Tuesday the 19th The press conference is expected to announce the start date of peace talks and a bilateral ceasefire, two important steps since the government and the FARC rebels spent much of this year trying to reach these agreements. became.
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In fact, the government and EMC have already concluded a ceasefire agreement. Started in January and partially broke in May There were incidents in four units before filming began six months after rebels killed four indigenous minors who had been previously recruited.
The dialogue table was scheduled to be set up in May, as announced by the guerrillas. Final postponed date .
Meanwhile, EMC’s Jaime Martinez Front announced on Friday: “Unilateral cessation of offensive acts” In its area of operation prior to the conference to be held in Cauca.
However, in recent weeks, EMC has been in the public eye precisely due to an increase in aggressive behavior on the island of Cauca. Where a wave of violence terrorized entire communities .
dissident police station attacked From last weekend from the towns of Buenos Aires, Suarez, Mondomo and Cazibio.
This kind of harassment One civilian was killed and another injured in Mondomo. The outbreak occurred in the city of Santander de Quirichao, according to a report by the Cauca Regional Indigenous Council (CRIC).
Meanwhile, an onslaught by rebels in Jambalo city in recent days has terrified residents who witnessed it over the weekend. Attacks and attacks by criminals on army helicopters .
The EMC, commanded by “Ivan Mordisco”, consists of approximately 3,000 people who successfully advance and control more territory. Attacks against official forces have increased in recent months .
Source: Biobiochile
