The Colombian government and FARC rebels are close to ending their decades-long armed conflict following the anticipated signing of a bilateral ceasefire. The announcement of the agreement was made on the 22nd of June 2016 via a joint statement issued by state and guerilla representatives negotiating in Havana, Cuba. “The national government and FARC delegations inform the public that we have successfully agreed a definitive and bilateral ceasefire, the laying down of arms, security guarantees and the fight against organized crime units,” said Colombian government spokeswoman Marcela Duran. Details of the ceasefire arrangement are expected to be provided on 23 June at a ceremony in Havana with attendance by all negotiators, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, U.N. General Secretary Ban Ki-Moon, and the heads of state for guarantor countries supporting the peace process. Talks between Colombian officials and the country’s largest rebel army formally began on 19 November 2012. […]