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Colombia Government, FARC rebels sign revised Peace Agreement
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Colombian Government has signed revised peace agreement with the countrys largest rebel movement, Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The revised document was signed between President Juan Manual Santos and FARC leader Rodrigo Londono in Bogota, capital city of Colombia.
This is the second attempt undertaken by Colombian Government to end Latin Americas longest-running conflict (civil war) which has killed 220000 people. The previous deal singed September 2016 was rejected narrowly by the Colombian people in a popular vote held in October 2016. The revised agreement will be submitted to Colombian Congress for approval, rather than put to a popular vote. It would not form a part of the Colombias constitution.
Key Facts
Within 90 days of approval of revised agreement, FARC rebels will lay down their arms. Within five months they are required to completely surrender all weapons to the UN. Under the new deal, rebels will have to declare their assets. The money will be used for reparation payments to victims of the conflict. However, the new agreement has not ban rebels from holding public office or includes jail terms. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October 2016 for his efforts to end the war.
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