EU diplomat fears a move into dictatorship in West African state as ‘Jomav’ seeks military refuge

Opinion polls have shown just 2% support for the party, formed after fighters demobilised under a peace deal

Seamus McGrane (63) is only the second person convicted of directing a terrorist group

Pope’s remarks come as country prepares to receive 7,000 ex-Farc fighters into society

Pontiff arrives to give momentum to process still facing tough challenges

National Liberation Army vows to ‘look into case’ after authorities demand release of pair

End-of-May deadline extended by 20 days as delays hit demobilisation part of peace deal

The young woman spent a decade sleeping outdoors, and training in bomb-making and weapons

After over 50 years of struggle in war-torn state, insurgents turn in weapons to the UN

Irish Times Abroad project gathers tales of adventure and new lives from overseas readers

President Juan Manuel Santos and Irish Head of State reflect on post-conflict future

President stresses importance of peace accord between government and FARC

Michael D Higgins is showing his support for the peace process with the government

Marxist rebels have been engaged in a 52-year conflict with authorities

Delayed peace negotiations with the group now ready to begin

Latin America’s models of economic development hailed as force against ‘neoliberalism’

Government criticised over refusal to put revised agreement to second referendum

Rapid renegotiation of deal is testimony to the determination of both government and Farc to end the war

Most Colombians want peace but many could not bring themselves to vote for it

The Achilles heel was the quasi-impunity to be granted to members of Farc for crimes committed during the conflict

Dignitaries chant ‘long live Colombia, long live peace’ as thousands watch on big screen

Referendum to be held on accord to stop conflict that has cost about 250,000 lives

Colombian President and Marxist rebel leader will sign accord in Cartagena

Agreement to end longest war in the Americas which has claimed some 220,000 lives

Farc rebels and Bogotá government signed agreement on Thursday to end hostilities

Peace deal is to be signed in Havana by Colombian president and rebel leader

Deal will allow children under 15 to leave rebel camps and reintegrate with society

Former tánaiste in Cuba trying to broker an end to Colombia’s 52-year conflict

Meeting will be first time US secretary of state has met Farc negotiators

Juan Manuel Santos to celebrate 15th anniversary of Plan Colombia in Washington

Since the first reported case in May, 13,000 Colombians have been diagnosed

Both sides agree to request UN Security Council mission to oversee end of conflict

No deliveries for five weeks to Taiz where 240,000 civilians are in urgent need of food

Juan Manuel Santos confident of deal with Farc if final point in three-year talks completed

Guerrilla movement commits to laying down arms within 60 days of a final treaty

FARC lifted a unilateral ceasefire 3 weeks ago and has since hit almost daily at roadways

Tensions rise at peace talks after government troops kill 26 Farc fighters

The country’s public enemy number one is rich, elusive – and ruthless

As peace talks go on, so does the human tragedy that makes them necessary

Government takes its biggest step yet towards ending the half-century conflict