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		</div><p>The Colombian government and rebel group FARC have reached a deal on a bilateral ceasefire that would be the last major step toward ending one of the world&#8217;s longest wars.</p>
<p>Colombia&#8217;s conflict has killed more than 220,000 people and displaced millions since 1964. But a 15-year, US-backed military offensive has depleted the rebels&#8217; ranks and forced its ageing leaders to the negotiating table in 2012.</p>
<p>President Juan Manuel Santos will travel to Cuba on Thursday for the announcement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC.</p>
<p>Both sides in January tasked the UN with monitoring adherence to an eventual ceasefire and resolving disputes emerging from the expected demobilisation of at least 7,000 armed rebels.</p>
<p>The peace talks have been bumpy and lasted much longer than expected.</p>
<p>If a final deal is reached it would bring an end to Latin America&#8217;s last major insurgency, one that is accused of being a major supplier of cocaine to the US.</p>
<p>Mr Santos said this week he hoped to agree a final deal by July 20, when Colombia celebrates its declaration of independence from Spain</p>
<p>Once a deal is reached, it must also face a planned referendum where Colombians will be asked for their endorsement.</p>
<p>Opinion polls show the FARC are disliked among conservative Colombians and frustration has been growing the longer the talks have dragged out.</p>
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