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    After 50 Years of Guerilla Warfare in Colombia, Peace Is in Sight

    Succeeding governments of Colombia have been fighting against the Revolutionary Armed Forces — abbreviated the FARC — for 50 years.

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 24, 2015 • 9m Listen

    Succeeding governments of Colombia have been fighting against the Revolutionary Armed Forces — abbreviated the FARC — for 50 years. Yesterday in Havana, Cuba, representatives of the government of Colombia and FARC rebel leaders were all dressed in white after reaching stage four of a six-stage peace agreement, scheduled to be completed in the next six months. If it can be finalized, it will mean the end of guerilla warfare that's lasted for 50 years. Adam Isacson studies regional security policy for the Washington Office on Latin America, a human rights organization.

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      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sarah Sweeney

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      Adam Isacson

      Washington Office on Latin America

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    1. 1:33More than 700 Killed in Hajj Stampede
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    3. 43:03After 50 Years of Guerilla Warfare in Colombia, Peace Is in SightYou’re reading this
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