Colombian human rights defenders confirm that the FARC has complied with its commitment to maintain a unilateral ceasefire as part of an effort by the guerrillas to de-escalate the conflict. A team from the Broad Front for Peace met with rural residents and confirmed that the FARC has kept its promise. They allege that the Colombian Army, on the other hand, continues to harass civilians in an effort to identify guerrillas or sympathizers. The de-escalation of the armed conflict is occurring in the context of peace negotiations between the government and the rebels. teleSUR
