The war in Colombia is over, Santos tells UN

[Judi Lynn]

Source: EuroNews

The war in Colombia is over, Santos tells UN

last updated:
21/09/2016

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has officially submitted the peace deal to end his country’s civil war to the United Nations Security Council.

The accord between Bogota and the left-wing FARC guerilla group stood out as a bright spot as Syria’s turmoil continued to dominate day two of the UN General Assembly.

“I return to the United Nations today, on the International Day of Peace, to announce with all the strength of my voice and my heart, that the war in Colombia has ended,” Santos said.

Commended by UN chief Ban Ki Moon for his leadership and vision, Santos went on to say: “A Colombia where the resources that used to finance war will now be better geared towards education, health care and security for Colombians. A Colombia that opens its arms to the world.”

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[Spitfire of ATJ]

1. Ever see the movie "Braveheart"?

At the beginning of the movie the king called the leaders of the clans together to talk peace.

It was a trick. The king had them all hanged.

That's been the way past peace treaties have gone in Colombia.

[Gidney N Cloyd]

2. Peace dividends. I remember those...

They seem to disappear after elections.