Colombia's ELN rebel group announces the temporary suspension of kidnappings
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Colombia's last active guerrilla group also commits to abandon kidnappings. Peace talks began with an initiative of President Petro in 2022.
Bogotá, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Security Council is visiting Colombia in order to learn about the progress of the implementation of the 2016 Final Peace Agreement and the ongoing talks with other armed groups.
The Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group on Tuesday announced a six-month extension to a ceasefire in effect since August, with the ELN agreeing to suspend kidnappings for ransom.The ELN pledged during the previous round of peace negotiations in December to suspend kidnappings as part of the last ceasefire extension.
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