Colombian Rebel Group Announces Unilateral Ceasefire During Elections
On May 20 local time, the Colombian guerrilla group "National Liberation Army" (ELN) announced a unilateral ceasefire during the Colombian presidential election and stated that it would not interfere with the electoral process.
The organization stated in a declaration that its national leadership has instructed all armed personnel "not to carry out offensive military actions against government armed forces." The ceasefire will begin at midnight on May 30 and end at midnight on June 2.
The first round of voting in the Colombian presidential election will take place on May 31. (Reporter Liao Kaidi from the Central Radio and Television Station)
The National Liberation Army (ELN) announced a unilateral ceasefire in Colombia during the presidential election period, stating it will not interfere with the election process. The ceasefire is set to begin at midnight on May 30 and will end at midnight on June 2, 2023, coinciding with the first round of presidential voting on May 31.
- The ELN announced a unilateral ceasefire during the presidential election period in Colombia.
- The ceasefire will begin at midnight on May 30 and end at midnight on June 2, 2023.
- The first round of presidential voting is scheduled for May 31, 2023.
- The ELN stated it will not interfere with the election process.