Colombia: Cheers greet Farc peace deal

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has signed a new peace agreement with Rodrigo Londono, leader of Farc, the country's largest rebel group.

The revised deal is aimed at ending five decades of armed conflict, which has killed more than 260,000 people.

 BBC

24/11/16

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***The pact, which incorporates changes sought by those who voted down the original agreement in an Oct. 2 referendum, will be subject to ratification by Congress, where Santos allies hold a majority.

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