Colombia's ELN rebels extend ceasefire

Published February 6th, 2024 - 05:51 GMT
Colombia
A rebel of the National Liberation Army (ELN) takes a rest near the Baudo river in Choco province, Colombia on October 26, 2023. (Photo by Daniel Munoz / AFP)

ALBAWABA - An agreement between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group on Tuesday revealed a 6-months extension to a ceasefire in effect since August 3, with the ELN agreeing to suspend kidnappings.

A joint statement by the ELN and the government read: "We have agreed to extend as of 00:00 hours on February 6, 2024, for one hundred and eighty (180) days, the Bilateral, National and Temporary Ceasefire (CFBNT),".

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