In Colombia, FARC rebels have announced a unilateral ceasefire following a round of talks with the government. The rebels say they will end hostilities unless the army attacks them first. FARC representative Iván Márquez said he hopes the truce will become permanent.

Iván Márquez: “Since we believe that we have initiated a definitive path toward the peace along with a constituent process, we have resolved to declare a unilateral ceasefire and end to hostilities for an indefinite time, which should transform into an armistice.”

Talks between the Colombian government and the FARC aimed at resolving the 50-year conflict resumed earlier this month in Cuba.