On August 24th the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) announced that they had agreed to a final peace deal, which will put an end to more than 50 years of armed conflict- historic accords which have generated a lot of excitement throughout Colombian society. Crowds gathered to listen to a live broadcast of the announcement and to celebrate the agreement which will officially be signed on September 23^rd, following a plebiscite on October 2^nd.

FORPP recognizes that signing an agreement to end armed conflict is an opportunity to construct peace, and congratulates civil society and human rights defenders for their daily, tireless efforts to construct sustainable and lasting peace throughout the country.

 

 

 

 

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