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Joint Communique No. 2 Havana, Cuba - The delegations of the National Government and the FARC-EP, after meeting in Havana with the guarantor countries and the Head of the UN Mission in Colombia, Jean Arnault, wish to inform public opinion that: 1. After almost four years of intensive talks, on 24…

Bogota, October 7, 2016 - In a joint statement from Havana, the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP) reaffirmed their commitment to the bilateral and definitive ceasefire and cessation of hostilities today, while also requesting the UN…

Leaders of the UN Mission and the UN System in Colombia reiterate their support and optimism towards the ceasefire and the peace process Bogota, Colombia - The Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the UN Mission in Colombia Jean Arnault said today in a press conference that…

The Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Mission in Colombia, Jean Arnault, informed the UN Security Council about the recent events in Colombia and implications for the work of the UN Mission. Following the outcome of the referendum on 2 October, the…

New York – UN Special Representative of the Secretary General and Chief of the United Nations Mission in Colombia Jean Arnault joined a press briefing today at the UN headquarters and reiterated Colombians´ consensus around the ceasefire, with an important UN Mission role to coordinate, monitor and…

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the importance of women's role in peace processes, and saluted the Colombian case, speaking to the Security Council open debate on Women, Peace and Security. He stressed that in spite of the many challenges there are positive signs. “We see…

New York/Bogotá - The United Nations Security Council sent a letter to the Secretary General today giving the green light to the UN Mission in Colombia to verify the ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, following a request from the the Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia…

Bogotá – The tripartite Mechanism coordinated by the UN Mission, with the Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP), will begin to monitor and verify the ceasefire and cessation of hostilities on Monday, 7 November. The joint Monitoring and Verification…

New York - The Secretary-General commends the efforts by the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia- People’s Army (FARC-EP) to conclude a modified peace agreement that incorporates many of the proposals of the groups representing Colombians who voted “No” in the 2…

Bogotá - The tripartite Mechanism to monitor and verify the bilateral ceasefire and cessation of hostilities is investigating an incident that took place on November 13 in the municipality of Santa Rosa, south of the department of Bolivar, Colombia, which resulted in the deaths of two members of the…

Bogotá - The United Nations Country Team and the UN Mission in Colombia express concern about violent actions, including recent killings, targeting social leaders in several conflict-affected areas. The United Nations understands the fears voiced by affected social organizations and their call for…

New York - The Secretary-General welcomes the signing of the new peace agreement between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People´s Army (FARC-EP), following broad consultations with political and social sectors. He commends the parties for their determination…