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Post by barrumundi on Nov 24, 2016 15:41:14 GMT -5
The new plan bypasses a vote by the Colombian people, against bitter opposition from critics.They say the revisions are only cosmetic and will still grant impunity for war crimes committed by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Santos, who won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the conflict, said the new deal was better than the original. "It includes the hopes and observations of the vast majority of Colombians," he said after signing. "We all know in our souls that the cost of the armed conflict is too high." The deal was immediately sent to Congress, where it is expected to pass after being debated next week. Santos and his allies hold a majority in the legislature. The government and FARC both say they are under pressure for fear that their fragile ceasefire could break down. A recent wave of alleged assassinations in conflict zones has added to calls to seal a deal fast. au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/33308174/tension-as-colombian-government-defies-opponents-over-peace-deal/#page1
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Post by livinginmedellin on Nov 25, 2016 7:44:39 GMT -5
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Post by scumbuster on Nov 25, 2016 9:55:02 GMT -5
If the government was smart they would have an article spelling out that if any former FARC member is ever caught with a gun not only would he face the normal charges but he would also loose all amnesty gained for his FARC actives.
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Post by flynnflanagan on Nov 27, 2016 9:32:52 GMT -5
Can't fight city hall.
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Post by wildstubby on Nov 27, 2016 9:43:59 GMT -5
I took notice that they didn't leave it up to the will of the people, rather the will of the politicians!
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