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Colombia's Congress approves peace deal to end FARC conflict

Colombia's Congress has unanimously approved a peace deal with FARC guerrillas aimed at ending more than a half-century of civil war.

Colombia's Congress approves peace deal to end FARC conflict

Thu, 01 Dec, 2016 - 08:01

Colombia's Congress has unanimously approved a peace deal with FARC guerrillas aimed at ending more than a half-century of civil war.

President Juan Manuel Santos said the vote provided "landmark backing" for peace.

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