Former Colombia leader asks pardon for army killings of civilians
Former president Santos asks forgiveness for deaths of thousands during armed conflict with left-wing fighters.
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Outgoing president calls for protection of peace as several former rebel fighters become legislators.
While analysts say the arrest is a ‘serious blow’ to FARC, they say it could bolster the peace process in the long run.
Jesus Santrich was arrested in Bogota on charges of planning to smuggle $320m worth of cocaine to the US.
The armed group is set to start an inventory of its weapons and destroying munitions under UN supervision.
As Colombia’s president receives the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize, he discusses the FARC peace deal and challenges ahead.
President awarded prize for efforts to bring his country’s more than 50-year-long conflict with FARC to an end.
Move comes after deal signed with the FARC rebel group – a pact that was narrowly rejected by voters in a referendum.
The Nobel Peace Prize will offer Juan Manuel Santos and Colombians a second shot at peace.
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The president of Colombia wins award despite the referendum result to reject peace with FARC rebels.
The outcome of the referendum on the peace accord may be shocking but it is largely a result of domestic politics.
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