The FARC negotiating team called for “strong gestures” from the Colombian government that proved commitment to peace.
Speaking to Agence France Presse, FARC commander Pastor Alape and senior member of the negotiation team, said,
“Today we need strong gestures to prove that President Santos will become a president of peace.”
Colombia’s government have rejected declarations by the FARC rebels of a unilateral ceasefire. Heightening fighting in recent weeks has seen at least 30 FARC militants killed.
Mr Alape further called on the Colombian president to implement a bi-lateral ceasefire.
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