Beijing, January 30 Bogotá News: According to foreign media reports, on the 29th local time, the Colombian armed group "Colombian National Liberation Army" announced that the ceasefire agreement between the two sides will be extended for a week to continue peace talks.
On August 3, 2023, a six-month ceasefire agreement between Colombia and the National Liberation Army of Colombia (ELN) came into force, ending on January 29, 2024. At present, representatives of the two sides are still negotiating in Havana, the capital of Cuba.
Reuters said that Colombia and the National Liberation Army of Colombia are discussing how to end the civil war and achieve peace. The extension of the ceasefire is intended to allow both sides to complete their assessment of the current ceasefire. According to the report, Colombia and the "National Liberation Army of Colombia" issued a joint statement, saying that when the assessment is completed and the current round of negotiations is over, the two sides will sign a new round of longer-term ceasefire agreement.
The Associated Press reported that the current ceasefire agreement stipulates that the two sides must not attack each other, while improving the humanitarian situation in previously conflict-affected areas. During the ceasefire, the ELN has abducted civilians for ransom or recruited minors, which are not covered by the ceasefire agreement. On the other hand, the National Liberation Army of Colombia (ELN) has repeatedly accused the Colombian army of conducting military operations during the ceasefire.
The National Liberation Army of Colombia was founded in 1964. In February 2017, Colombia and the National Liberation Army of Colombia officially began peace talks. From May 2 to June 9, 2023, the two sides held the third round of peace talks in Havana, the capital of Cuba. (ENDS).