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Land distribution, remains challenge for the post-peace accord in Colombia

Monday, September 26th 2016 - 11:06 UTC
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Conflicts over land in Colombia are likely to increase following a peace deal to end half a century of war as once no-go areas in the Andean country open up for business and development projects, land rights experts said. The government and rebel Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) are due to sign a peace accord Monday to end Latin America's longest-running conflict, which has killed 200,000 people. Read full article

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  • Skip

    Why is it when there is historical progress like this that the bitter contrarians get the most coverage.

    No war is better than war!

    Sep 26th, 2016 - 11:54 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • gordo1

    Peace at last! This beautiful country (my home for several years) deserves this. Let's hope ALL its problems can be peacefully resolved.

    Sep 28th, 2016 - 07:40 am - Link - Report abuse 0

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