Eamon Gilmore hails ‘historic’ peace deal in Colombia

Former tánaiste and EU envoy to the Colombian peace process, Eamon Gilmore, has described the country’s peace agreement as “important and historic”.

Colombia’s government and Marxist Farc rebels have reached a final peace deal to end a five-decade war. Under the historic agreement to end one of the world’s longest conflicts, Farc soldiers will lay down arms and reintegrate into civilian life.

Speaking yesterday, Mr Gilmore said the decision will ultimately rest with the people of Colombia, with a referendum expected to be held in October.