FARC, Colombian government sign ceasefire agreement
Q. Colombian government and FARC rebels signed a ceasefire. What does FARC stand for?- Published on 27 Jun 16a. Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
b. Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia—Ejército del Pueblo
c. Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia- People’s Army
d. Both a and c
ANSWER: Both a and c
Colombian government and FARC rebels signed a ceasefire and disarmament agreement ending conflict that has killed many people.
- Deal brings an end to Latin America’s longest civil war that had torn apart the country with shootings and bombardments.
- Deal established bilateral ceasefire and ends hostilities and marks a historic day for the country
- As per the agreement the FARC must hand over weapons to UN monitors within 6 months