Colombia's president has suspended a ceasefire with a FARC offshoot after efforts to extend the truce failed, though peace talks remain on track.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called off a ceasefire with a dissident faction that split from the armed Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebel group after the 2016 peace agreement.
The group had broken away from FARC when the original guerrilla organization disarmed under a landmark deal that ended five decades of armed conflict. Despite the peace pact, several dissident and newly formed armed groups continue to operate across the country.
The truce between the government and the dissident faction officially expired earlier this week. Although both sides were expected to renew the agreement, negotiations failed to produce a timely extension.
In a statement, Petro announced he would not prolong the temporary bilateral ceasefire, citing concerns for civilian safety. However, he clarified that peace talks with the group would continue.
Both the government and the armed faction now have 72 hours to relocate to designated zones to establish their own security arrangements.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a request from the Trump administration to lift protections under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially opening the door to future deportations while litigation continues.
Lithuania has taken legal action against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Minsk of organizing irregular migrant crossings and violating international obligations.
Indonesia has raised the alert level to the highest for Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki after it erupted eight times over the weekend, the country’s volcanology agency said.
As South Western Railway becomes the latest operator to be renationalised under Great British Railways (GBR), questions remain about whether these changes will lead to better services or lower fares.
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted a request from the Trump administration to lift protections under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans, potentially opening the door to future deportations while litigation continues.
Lithuania has taken legal action against Belarus at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing Minsk of organizing irregular migrant crossings and violating international obligations.
Indonesia has raised the alert level to the highest for Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki after it erupted eight times over the weekend, the country’s volcanology agency said.
As South Western Railway becomes the latest operator to be renationalised under Great British Railways (GBR), questions remain about whether these changes will lead to better services or lower fares.
In Malaysia, rivers are under threat from invasive fish species that have spread widely, harming native wildlife and local ecosystems.
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