Colombia War Victims and Their Families Hail Progress in Peace Talks

  • 9 years ago
Yesterday's signing of an accord between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) on justice and compensation for victims of the five-decade armed conflict was enthusiastically welcomed in Colombia. Victims and their family members on both sides of the conflict hailed the agreement and the 6-month deadline for reaching a final settlement. Political leaders stressed that the accord was in accordance with international law and norms. teleSUR