Iran has unveiled advanced Karrar combat drones armed with air-to-air missiles, enhancing its air defence capabilities, according to state media. Dozens of Karrar drones with an operational range of up to 1,000 kilometres will be deployed along the country's borders.&nbsp;

During a televised ceremony at the Khatam Al-Anbia Air Defence Academy in Tehran, the Iranian military showcased these drones. This comes days after the recent unveiling of the Fattah-2 ballistic missile equipped with an advanced warhead and hypersonic glide vehicle.

"The enemies will now have to rethink their strategies because the Iranian forces have become more powerful," stated General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the commander-in-chief of Iran's army, during the ceremony.

He added, "Experience has proven that our power drives the enemy to despair."

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The Karrar interceptor drone, first unveiled in 2010, now features a 'Majid' thermal missile with an eight-kilometre&nbsp;range, developed entirely within Iran.

General Mousavi highlighted the success of its operational tests conducted during military exercises in October.

"The [Iranian] Army meets its own needs through the cooperation of its scientists with the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, and knowledge-based cores," said Mousavi, stressing the importance of strengthening defence power across all borders.

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Commander of the Iranian Army’s Air Defence Force, Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard, described the Karrar drone as "a great achievement made by our country’s youth," achieved through a year of continuous research and scientific efforts.

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<h2>Concerns over Iran's military advancements</h2>

Many countries, especially the United States and Israel, have voiced their concerns over the development of Iran's military arsenal which has been ongoing since the 1980s, originating during its eight-year war with Iraq.&nbsp;

It comes as Iran gives its backing to allies in the Middle East and amid accusations of providing drones to groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon and Houthi rebels in Yemen.&nbsp; Additionally, Iran faces accusations of supplying drones to Russia for use in the Ukraine war, a claim Tehran denies. Western governments have responded with multiple rounds of sanctions on Iran over alleged arms sales.

(With inputs from agencies)

Iran has unveiled advanced Karrar combat drones armed with air-to-air missiles, enhancing its air defence capabilities, according to state media. Dozens of Karrar drones with an operational range of up to 1,000 kilometres will be deployed along the country's borders.

Iran has unveiled advanced Karrar combat drones armed with air-to-air missiles, enhancing its air defence capabilities, according to state media. Dozens of Karrar drones with an operational range of up to 1,000 kilometres will be deployed along the country's borders. During a televised ceremony at the Khatam Al-Anbia Air Defence Academy in Tehran, the Iranian military showcased these drones. This comes days after the recent unveiling of the Fattah-2 ballistic missile equipped with an advanced warhead and hypersonic glide vehicle. "The enemies will now have to rethink their strategies because the Iranian forces have become more powerful," stated General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the commander-in-chief of Iran's army, during the ceremony. He added, "Experience has proven that our power drives the enemy to despair." Also Read | Indonesia proposes visa-free arrivals for 20 countries, including India The Karrar interceptor drone, first unveiled in 2010, now features a 'Majid' thermal missile with an eight-kilometre range, developed entirely within Iran. General Mousavi highlighted the success of its operational tests conducted during military exercises in October. "The [Iranian] Army meets its own needs through the cooperation of its scientists with the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade, and knowledge-based cores," said Mousavi, stressing the importance of strengthening defence power across all borders. Also Read | OpenAI’s CLIP shows bias for wealthy, scores poor African nations low, finds study Commander of the Iranian Army’s Air Defence Force, Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard, described the Karrar drone as "a great achievement made by our country’s youth," achieved through a year of continuous research and scientific efforts. Watch | Israel-Hamas war | IDF: There are signs Hamas' system is falling apart × Concerns over Iran's military advancements Many countries, especially the United States and Israel, have voiced their concerns over the development of Iran's military arsenal which has been ongoing since the 1980s, originating during its eight-year war with Iraq. It comes as Iran gives its backing to allies in the Middle East and amid accusations of providing drones to groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon and Houthi rebels in Yemen. Additionally, Iran faces accusations of supplying drones to Russia for use in the Ukraine war, a claim Tehran denies. Western governments have responded with multiple rounds of sanctions on Iran over alleged arms sales. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran unveils advanced Karrar combat drones armed with Majid air-to-air missiles, to be used along border

Women now operate in all wings of the Indian defence force. In a first, an all-women naval crew carried out martime reconnaissance aboard a Donier aircraft.

India@75: Women in Indian armed forces

Baghdad&nbsp;police&nbsp;said Saturday they had&nbsp;arrested&nbsp;a group of related&nbsp;men&nbsp;who&nbsp;allegedly&nbsp;attacked&nbsp;a&nbsp;hospital, as a security source told AFP the&nbsp;armed&nbsp;assault was carried out in retaliation after four Covid patients died when their oxygen was cut.

Security forces "arrested&nbsp;an&nbsp;armed&nbsp;group which&nbsp;attacked&nbsp;al-Kindi&nbsp;hospital", one of the main ones in the Iraqi capital, a&nbsp;police&nbsp;statement said.

About ten people were involved in the attack and were all&nbsp;arrested, the security source said.

They belonged to the family of one of the four patients&nbsp;who&nbsp;died earlier when a power cut turned off ventilators, according to this source.

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The situation in&nbsp;hospitals&nbsp;across the country has often been catastrophic during the pandemic.

There have been two deadly fires in less than three months in Covid-19 units, with one killing more than 80 people in&nbsp;Baghdad&nbsp;in April and the most recent killing at least 60 on Monday in southern Nassiriya.

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed more than 17,700 lives in Iraq, Covid units have been hastily built to care for patients. The country, however, remains subject to incessant power cuts.

Baghdad police said Saturday they had arrested a group of related men who allegedly attacked a hospital, as a security source told AFP the armed assault was carried out in retaliation after four Covid patients died when their oxygen was cut.

Baghdad police said Saturday they had arrested a group of related men who allegedly attacked a hospital, as a security source told AFP the armed assault was carried out in retaliation after four Covid patients died when their oxygen was cut. Security forces "arrested an armed group which attacked al-Kindi hospital", one of the main ones in the Iraqi capital, a police statement said. About ten people were involved in the attack and were all arrested, the security source said. They belonged to the family of one of the four patients who died earlier when a power cut turned off ventilators, according to this source. Also read | 'Dreamers' programme deemed unlawful by US Federal Judge, Biden says 'deeply disappointed' The situation in hospitals across the country has often been catastrophic during the pandemic. There have been two deadly fires in less than three months in Covid-19 units, with one killing more than 80 people in Baghdad in April and the most recent killing at least 60 on Monday in southern Nassiriya. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed more than 17,700 lives in Iraq, Covid units have been hastily built to care for patients. The country, however, remains subject to incessant power cuts.

Armed men who attacked Baghdad hospital arrested, says police

Dozens of Muslim militants occupied a public market overnight in the southern Philippines before fleeing after a tense standoff with government forces, officials said on Saturday.&nbsp;

The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters did not take any hostage or put up resistance when army troops and police took positions at dawn on Saturday near the public market in the farming town of Datu Paglas, said military spokesman Lt Col John Paul Baldomar. &nbsp;

"They went into the market and stole food but got stuck inside when they saw that our forces have taken positions to ensure other buildings could not be threatened," he told reporters.&nbsp;

There were no immediate reports of injuries or deaths.&nbsp;

The rebel group broke off from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the largest Muslim rebel group in the south, after it entered into peace talks and later signed a Muslim autonomy deal with the government in 2014. The breakaway guerrillas have continued sporadic attacks and bombings, with some aligning themselves with the Islamic State group.&nbsp;

Baldomar said government forces locked down the town center, where the public market is located, and closed a highway at the height of the hours-long rebel occupation of the market. After the gunmen fled in batches following talks with local officials, soldiers found at least four homemade bombs placed by the rebels along the highway. Troops were pursuing the gunmen, he said.&nbsp;

Datu Paglas Vice Mayor Mohammad Paglas, however, gave a different account and told reporters that the mostly young Muslim rebels arrived on board five trucks in the town center on Friday to rest and mark the holy fasting month of Ramzan. He added some of the gunmen have relatives in the town in predominantly Muslim Maguindanao province.&nbsp;

"A big number of gunmen arrived and told us they just wanted to take rest since it's Ramzan. We allowed them," Paglas said.&nbsp;

When troops and police, some on board armored personnel carriers, arrived, the rebels were forced to retreat into the public market for cover but allowed people to leave the building, he said.&nbsp;

Paglas said there was an exchange of fire before the rebels fled, as requested by local officials. &nbsp;

Baldomar said some of the gunmen opened fire on civilian motorists, who were trapped along the highway. The motorists later managed to flee with the help of the military, he said.&nbsp;

Government forces have been on alert in the south, homeland of minority Muslims in the largely Roman Catholic nation, after hundreds of mostly local militants with some foreign supporters linked to the Islamic State group laid siege on southern Marawi city in 2017. &nbsp;

They took over buildings, including banks, school campuses and a hospital, before troops quelled the insurrection after five months with the help of surveillance aircraft deployed by the US and Australia. The audacious attack at the time reinforced fears that the IS was gaining a foothold in the Southeast Asia despite battle setbacks in Iraq and Syria.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Dozens of Muslim militants occupied a public market overnight in the southern Philippines before fleeing after a tense standoff with government forces, officials said on Saturday.

Dozens of Muslim militants occupied a public market overnight in the southern Philippines before fleeing after a tense standoff with government forces, officials said on Saturday. The Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters did not take any hostage or put up resistance when army troops and police took positions at dawn on Saturday near the public market in the farming town of Datu Paglas, said military spokesman Lt Col John Paul Baldomar. "They went into the market and stole food but got stuck inside when they saw that our forces have taken positions to ensure other buildings could not be threatened," he told reporters. There were no immediate reports of injuries or deaths. The rebel group broke off from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the largest Muslim rebel group in the south, after it entered into peace talks and later signed a Muslim autonomy deal with the government in 2014. The breakaway guerrillas have continued sporadic attacks and bombings, with some aligning themselves with the Islamic State group. Baldomar said government forces locked down the town center, where the public market is located, and closed a highway at the height of the hours-long rebel occupation of the market. After the gunmen fled in batches following talks with local officials, soldiers found at least four homemade bombs placed by the rebels along the highway. Troops were pursuing the gunmen, he said. Datu Paglas Vice Mayor Mohammad Paglas, however, gave a different account and told reporters that the mostly young Muslim rebels arrived on board five trucks in the town center on Friday to rest and mark the holy fasting month of Ramzan. He added some of the gunmen have relatives in the town in predominantly Muslim Maguindanao province. "A big number of gunmen arrived and told us they just wanted to take rest since it's Ramzan. We allowed them," Paglas said. When troops and police, some on board armored personnel carriers, arrived, the rebels were forced to retreat into the public market for cover but allowed people to leave the building, he said. Paglas said there was an exchange of fire before the rebels fled, as requested by local officials. Baldomar said some of the gunmen opened fire on civilian motorists, who were trapped along the highway. The motorists later managed to flee with the help of the military, he said. Government forces have been on alert in the south, homeland of minority Muslims in the largely Roman Catholic nation, after hundreds of mostly local militants with some foreign supporters linked to the Islamic State group laid siege on southern Marawi city in 2017. They took over buildings, including banks, school campuses and a hospital, before troops quelled the insurrection after five months with the help of surveillance aircraft deployed by the US and Australia. The audacious attack at the time reinforced fears that the IS was gaining a foothold in the Southeast Asia despite battle setbacks in Iraq and Syria. (With inputs from agencies)

Philippine troops drive away armed rebels from public market 

Two Russians were hospitalized with shrapnel wounds on Monday after a blast at a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fourteen-sailors-killed-in-russia-submersible-fire-ministry-232527">Russian military base</a> in the Siberian region of Krasnoyarsk, RIA news agency cited doctors and emergency services as saying. 
An ammunition depot at the base caught fire and people in the nearby village of Kamenka were being evacuated, emergency services were quoted as saying.&nbsp;

Two Russians were hospitalized with shrapnel wounds on Monday after a blast at a Russian military base in the Siberian region of Krasnoyarsk, RIA news agency cited doctors and emergency services as saying.

Two Russians were hospitalized with shrapnel wounds on Monday after a blast at a Russian military base in the Siberian region of Krasnoyarsk, RIA news agency cited doctors and emergency services as saying. An ammunition depot at the base caught fire and people in the nearby village of Kamenka were being evacuated, emergency services were quoted as saying.

Blast rocks Russian arms depot in Siberia, two hospitalized: RIA

On Sunday, group of seven foreign ministers (The G-7 ministers) announced that they will never accept North Korea until it remains armed and further pledged to continue "maximum pressure" on Pyongyang until it rids itself of nuclear weapons, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono said.

Kono further stated that Pyongyang’s announcement of denuclearisation, suspend nuclear tests and long-range missile launches were insufficient to meet the demands of the international community. His comment came after US President Donald Trump incorrectly asserted over Twitter on Sunday morning that North Korea had agreed to denuclearization.

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The G-7 ministers called for North Korea to abandon all weapons of mass destruction, including biological and chemical weapons, and its ballistic missile programmes, including short- and medium-range missiles capable of hitting South Korea and Japan, according to Kono.

The other G-7 members – Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the United States plus the European Union – meanwhile backed Kono’s call for the immediate resolution of North Korea’s abduction of Japanese nationals in the 1970s and 1980s.

Meanwhile, the nuclear envoys of South Korea and Japan met on Monday to talk about the denuclearization of North Korea ahead of the Korean summit.&nbsp;

Lee Do-hoon, South Korea's top nuclear negotiator, held the meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Kenji Kanasugi, in Seoul which comes before two important South Korean summits with North Korea and the United States.

"There are many significant events in the near future, which are the inter-Korean summit, followed by the U.S.-North Korea summit," Lee Do-hoon said.

Lee Do-hoon further believed that such meetings would strengthen the process of denuclearisation of North Korea.

Earlier on April 21, China hailed North Korea decision to suspend its nuclear operations that is said to further promote denuclearization of the region.&nbsp;

The G-7 ministers called for North Korea to abandon all weapons of mass destruction, including biological and chemical weapons, and its ballistic missile programmes, including short- and medium-range missiles capable of hitting South Korea and Japan, according to Kono

On Sunday, group of seven foreign ministers (The G-7 ministers) announced that they will never accept North Korea until it remains armed and further pledged to continue "maximum pressure" on Pyongyang until it rids itself of nuclear weapons, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono said. Kono further stated that Pyongyang’s announcement of denuclearisation, suspend nuclear tests and long-range missile launches were insufficient to meet the demands of the international community. His comment came after US President Donald Trump incorrectly asserted over Twitter on Sunday morning that North Korea had agreed to denuclearization. Sleepy Eyes Chuck Todd of Fake News NBC just stated that we have given up so much in our negotiations with North Korea, and they have given up nothing. Wow, we haven’t given up anything & they have agreed to denuclearization (so great for World), site closure, & no more testing! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 22, 2018 × The G-7 ministers called for North Korea to abandon all weapons of mass destruction, including biological and chemical weapons, and its ballistic missile programmes, including short- and medium-range missiles capable of hitting South Korea and Japan, according to Kono. The other G-7 members – Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the United States plus the European Union – meanwhile backed Kono’s call for the immediate resolution of North Korea’s abduction of Japanese nationals in the 1970s and 1980s. Meanwhile, the nuclear envoys of South Korea and Japan met on Monday to talk about the denuclearization of North Korea ahead of the Korean summit. Lee Do-hoon, South Korea's top nuclear negotiator, held the meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Kenji Kanasugi, in Seoul which comes before two important South Korean summits with North Korea and the United States. "There are many significant events in the near future, which are the inter-Korean summit, followed by the U.S.-North Korea summit," Lee Do-hoon said. Lee Do-hoon further believed that such meetings would strengthen the process of denuclearisation of North Korea. Earlier on April 21, China hailed North Korea decision to suspend its nuclear operations that is said to further promote denuclearization of the region.

G-7 ministers will never accept North Korea until it remains armed: Japanese foreign minister

The Iraq police and health officials have reported that the death toll in the twin bombings in Baghdad has risen to 38 and left at least 105 injured.&nbsp;

The bombings were carried out by two terrorists who came armed with explosive belts and attacked the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/baghdad-suicide-attack-26-killed-several-injured-29547" target="_blank">Tayran Square </a>where day labourers gather early morning for jobs, media reports said.&nbsp;

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but it bore all the hallmarks of the Islamic State group, which has claimed many such attacks in the past.

Ambulances rushed to the cite and the area was sealed by the security forces.&nbsp;

Many locals were stunned by the attack as the number of attacks had significantly decreased since security forces retook nearly all territory once held by ISIS militants.

According to media reports, a local was quoted saying that she was expecting this due to the upcoming election - which is proposed on May 12.&nbsp;

The bombings were carried out by two terrorists who came armed with explosive belts and attacked the Tayran Square where day labourers gather early morning for jobs, media reports said.

The Iraq police and health officials have reported that the death toll in the twin bombings in Baghdad has risen to 38 and left at least 105 injured. The bombings were carried out by two terrorists who came armed with explosive belts and attacked the Tayran Square where day labourers gather early morning for jobs, media reports said. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack but it bore all the hallmarks of the Islamic State group, which has claimed many such attacks in the past. Ambulances rushed to the cite and the area was sealed by the security forces. Many locals were stunned by the attack as the number of attacks had significantly decreased since security forces retook nearly all territory once held by ISIS militants. According to media reports, a local was quoted saying that she was expecting this due to the upcoming election - which is proposed on May 12.

Death toll rises to 38 in Iraq twin bombing

Five persons were arrested Tuesday after a shootout with Delhi and Punjab Police at Delhi&#39;s Dwarka Mor Metro station.&nbsp;

Twelves pistols and a 100 bullets&nbsp;were recovered.&nbsp;

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A search continues for any more accomplices of the five arrested men.&nbsp;

Twelves pistols and a 100 bullets were recovered by the police

Five persons were arrested Tuesday after a shootout with Delhi and Punjab Police at Delhi's Dwarka Mor Metro station. Twelves pistols and a 100 bullets were recovered. #Visuals from #Delhi: 5 people apprehended in a shootout with Delhi and Punjab police at Dwarka Mor Metro Pillar 768, no injuries reported. 12 pistols and 100 bullets recovered. pic.twitter.com/svB8dOaBbq — ANI (@ANI) November 21, 2017 × #Visuals from #Delhi: 5 people apprehended in a shootout with Delhi and Punjab police at Dwarka Mor Metro Pillar 768, no injuries reported. 12 pistols and 100 bullets recovered. pic.twitter.com/svB8dOaBbq — ANI (@ANI) November 21, 2017 × No injuries were reported. A search continues for any more accomplices of the five arrested men.

Delhi: Five arrested after shootout with Delhi & Punjab Police in Dwarka

About 60,000 people have fled South Sudan since violence escalated over the past three weeks, the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR said on Tuesday. 
 
&quot;They brought to us very disturbing reports, armed groups operating on roads to Uganda are preventing people from fleeing,&quot; UNHCR spokeswoman Melissa Fleming told a briefing. 
 
&quot;Armed groups are looting villages, murdering civilians and forcibly recruiting young men and boys into their ranks.&quot; 
 
The bulk headed to neighbouring Uganda, doubling the flow over that border over the past 10 days, and the rest to Sudan and Kenya, the agency added. 
 
(Reuters)

The UNHCR said armed groups in the country have been forcibly recruiting young boys in their ranks

About 60,000 people have fled South Sudan since violence escalated over the past three weeks, the United Nations refugee agency UNHCR said on Tuesday. "They brought to us very disturbing reports, armed groups operating on roads to Uganda are preventing people from fleeing," UNHCR spokeswoman Melissa Fleming told a briefing. "Armed groups are looting villages, murdering civilians and forcibly recruiting young men and boys into their ranks." The bulk headed to neighbouring Uganda, doubling the flow over that border over the past 10 days, and the rest to Sudan and Kenya, the agency added. (Reuters)

60,000 South Sudanese flee violence, report looting, killing

Police special forces in Germany&#39;s fourth largest city were searching an employment agency building yesterday after witnesses told police they saw an armed woman, a police spokesman said. 
 
The spokesman said that they had just detained a suspect on another matter at the employment agency when witnesses said they had seen an armed woman walking around in the building. 
 
Bild newspaper had reported the special forces operation while the local Express newspaper had reported that an apparently armed man had been seen in the building. 
 
(Reuters)

A police spokesman said they had detained a suspect on another matter when witness reports of an armed woman came in

Police special forces in Germany's fourth largest city were searching an employment agency building yesterday after witnesses told police they saw an armed woman, a police spokesman said. The spokesman said that they had just detained a suspect on another matter at the employment agency when witnesses said they had seen an armed woman walking around in the building. Bild newspaper had reported the special forces operation while the local Express newspaper had reported that an apparently armed man had been seen in the building. (Reuters)

Police search job agency after reports of armed woman in Germany

Colombians are cautiously awaiting a peace deal in the South American nation after Bogota and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) announced an agreement on a bilateral ceasefire and the end to hostilities at peace talks in Cuba on Wednesday. 
 
Authorities said the formal accord on the point will be signed today by President Juan Manuel Santos and FARC rebel leader Rodrigo Londono, better known by his nom de guerre Timochenko. 
 
&quot;It&#39;s always something important when it becomes concrete because there are a lot of doubts about what was really agreed in Havana and which hasn&#39;t yet surfaced. Citizens still don&#39;t know (about the peace agreement). We all want peace and hopefully this (deal) is good,&quot; said citizen, Terencio Poo. 
 
Agreement on a third point of the negotiating agenda would be a major step forward in efforts by the two sides to end 50 years of war that have killed 220,000 people and displaced millions. 
 
Santos has promised the final accord will be put to the Colombian people in a plebiscite, and must win over those sceptical of FARC promises to rejoin civil society, including supporters of hard-line former President Alvaro Uribe who claims a deal will grant guerrillas impunity for war crimes. 
 
&quot;Hopefully the announcement tomorrow tells us that there will be jail for those who have committed heinous crimes and crimes against humanity,&quot; said co-President of the Democratic Centre opposition party, Oscar Ivan Zuluaga, 
 
Once there is agreement on the third agenda point, the only remaining topic is how exactly the referendum will be organised. 
If approved by the public, it would bring to an end Latin America&#39;s longest armed conflict. 
 
&quot;There are a lot generations, like mine, who never seen a single day of peace and tomorrow will be practically the end of the war,&quot; said Senator Mauricio Lizcano from Santos` ruling party. 
 
President Santos has said this week the government and the rebels will complete negotiations for a final deal by July 20. The ceasefire, which includes terms for the FARC&#39;s demobilisation, laying down of arms, and security for former fighters, does not begin until the final deal is signed. 
 
Colombian citizen Mariana Hoyos said Wednesday&#39;s ceasefire announcement is the first of many steps of a peace to come. 
&quot;This is the first step and I think there is still a lot to be done, but this is the start,&quot; she said. 
 
Cuban President Raul Castro, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet are also expected to attend the signing ceremony in Havana the two sides said.&nbsp; 
 
(Reuters)

If approved, it would bring to an end Latin America's longest armed conflict

Colombians are cautiously awaiting a peace deal in the South American nation after Bogota and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) announced an agreement on a bilateral ceasefire and the end to hostilities at peace talks in Cuba on Wednesday. Authorities said the formal accord on the point will be signed today by President Juan Manuel Santos and FARC rebel leader Rodrigo Londono, better known by his nom de guerre Timochenko. "It's always something important when it becomes concrete because there are a lot of doubts about what was really agreed in Havana and which hasn't yet surfaced. Citizens still don't know (about the peace agreement). We all want peace and hopefully this (deal) is good," said citizen, Terencio Poo. Agreement on a third point of the negotiating agenda would be a major step forward in efforts by the two sides to end 50 years of war that have killed 220,000 people and displaced millions. Santos has promised the final accord will be put to the Colombian people in a plebiscite, and must win over those sceptical of FARC promises to rejoin civil society, including supporters of hard-line former President Alvaro Uribe who claims a deal will grant guerrillas impunity for war crimes. "Hopefully the announcement tomorrow tells us that there will be jail for those who have committed heinous crimes and crimes against humanity," said co-President of the Democratic Centre opposition party, Oscar Ivan Zuluaga, Once there is agreement on the third agenda point, the only remaining topic is how exactly the referendum will be organised. If approved by the public, it would bring to an end Latin America's longest armed conflict. "There are a lot generations, like mine, who never seen a single day of peace and tomorrow will be practically the end of the war," said Senator Mauricio Lizcano from Santos` ruling party. President Santos has said this week the government and the rebels will complete negotiations for a final deal by July 20. The ceasefire, which includes terms for the FARC's demobilisation, laying down of arms, and security for former fighters, does not begin until the final deal is signed. Colombian citizen Mariana Hoyos said Wednesday's ceasefire announcement is the first of many steps of a peace to come. "This is the first step and I think there is still a lot to be done, but this is the start," she said. Cuban President Raul Castro, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Chilean President Michelle Bachelet are also expected to attend the signing ceremony in Havana the two sides said. (Reuters)

Colombians cautiously optimistic about peace deal with FARC

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