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Colombian rebel group calls temporary ceasefire over pandemic

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AFP Bogota
Last Updated : Mar 30 2020 | 7:12 PM IST

Colombia's last recognised leftist guerrilla group, the ELN, has announced a month-long ceasefire in response to the coronavirus pandemic, a statement released Monday said.

The rebels said they would unilaterally suspend military action from April 1 to the end of the month "as a humanitarian gesture."

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First Published: Mar 30 2020 | 7:12 PM IST

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