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Colombia’s FARC Guerrilla Suspends Unilateral Ceasefire After 26 Killed in Military Airstrike
The rebel announcement raises the possibility of more bloodshed between the Colombian military and the rebel army it's been fighting for fifty years. Peace talks, however, were not halted.
Is Peace At Risk After Latest Attack on Soldiers in Colombia?
The Tuesday night attack in Cauca state left 11 servicemen dead, renewing fears among optimistic Colombians that an end to five decades of internal war is farther than hoped.
Ghani Goes to Washington: Stakes Are High on Afghan President’s First US Visit
Ashraf Ghani makes his first trip to Washington as Afghanistan’s president today, and he will likely seek assurances that the US won't pull out its men and money too quickly as fighting season approaches in his country.
VICE News Capsule - Wednesday, February 18
Malian government and rebel groups participate in fifth round of peace talks, climate change is threatening villages in the Sundarbans, Colombian FARC rebels vow to stop recruiting minors, and journalists use computers for automated financial reporting.
Ukraine and Pro-Russia Rebels Complete Major Prisoner Swap in Donetsk
The rebels and government were expected to exchange nearly 380 prisoners by in eastern Ukraine by nightfall, as talks between both sides were put on hold in Minsk.
FARC Guerrillas Just Announced a Ceasefire with Colombia's Government After 50 Years of Civil War
It's being hailed as a turning point in the long, long war, but it's too early to declare peace just yet.
Former Colombian Paramilitaries Begin to Seek Release from Prison
Some 174 demobilized Colombian paramilitaries who are imprisoned will be eligible to apply for release this year under a controversial law.
Hundreds of Thousands of Pakistani Civilians Have Been Fleeing Tribal Areas
The Pakistani military's operation began on June 15 following the breakdown in peace negotiations between the government and the Pakistani Taliban after an attack on the Karachi airport by the Pakistani Taliban and Uzbek militants. That attack served...
Colombia's FARC Rebels and Cuban Rap Group Sing for Peace in Music Video
Music has been one of the FARC's propaganda tools, but they had previously focused on the more traditional Colombian genre of cumbia.
Colombia's FARC Rebels Choose Peace Over Drugs in Landmark Agreement
The agreement is seen as a step toward a solution against the war on drugs and guerrilla conflict that has taken more than 200,000 lives.
Colombia and FARC Negotiators Begin 25th Round of Peace Talks
Colombia's 50-year-long conflict continues, but rebel and government representatives returned to discussions in Havana on Monday.
Gaza Residents Are Cautiously Optimistic About Palestinian Unity Plans
Some residents are hopeful that a new government could mean an end to the blockade and the shortages of fuel, water, and building materials.