9 months ago
Colombia's ELN Rebels Open to Resuming Peace Talks
The ELN, a rebel group in Colombia, wants to start peace talks again with the government.
The talks were stopped earlier this year after a big fight with another group.
The ELN leader says they want to keep the promises made before and continue working towards peace.
The Colombian president, Gustavo Petro, also wants peace and has asked the ELN to make peace.
There are still some big issues to solve, like stopping fights and kidnappings.
The people of Colombia will vote for a new leader next year, and peace will be an important topic.
ELN leader Antonio Garcia expresses willingness to resume peace talks with the Colombian government.
Talks were suspended in January 2023 after a clash with another rebel faction.
ELN insists on honoring previously agreed commitments in any resumed talks.
Key issues include suspension of hostilities, end to kidnappings, and funding the peace process.
Colombian president Gustavo Petro has repeatedly called for peace with the ELN.
- Who
- ELN rebels and Colombian government
- What
- Willingness to resume peace talks
- Where
- Colombia
- When
- Talks suspended in January 2023, potential resumption pending
- Why
- To end a six-decade armed conflict and achieve 'total peace'
Key facts
- ELN Leader
- Eliecer Herlinto Chamorro (Antonio Garcia)
- Current Government
- President Gustavo Petro
- ELN Members
- More than 6,200
- Talks Suspension
- January 2023
- Key Issues
- Suspension of hostilities, end to kidnappings, funding of peace process
- Upcoming Elections
- First half of 2024
- ELN's Stance
- Willing to resume talks if previous agreements are honored
Quotes
Eliecer Herlinto Chamorro (Antonio Garcia)
Leader of the National Liberation Army (ELN)
“Regardless of the government that comes, we must continue striving to advance what has been agreed so far. Everything done at the table has been public; there is nothing hidden, and the more society participates, the better”
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“It cannot be a clean slate. We understand that what was agreed is not with a government, but with the state, because we know how complex this has been. It is in our interest that what has been advanced can continue”
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Gustavo Petro
President of Colombia
“To the ELN I say, ‘Brothers, sisters, because here we are all brothers, human beings: make peace now.’”
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