Colombian Rebel Group Extends Olive Branch Post-Ceasefire

The National Liberation Army (ELN), a Colombian leftist rebel group, has declared it will not attack the country's military forces despite the expiration of its ceasefire agreement with the government. This comes after Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez announced that the army would resume operations against the group.

The National Liberation Army (ELN), a leftist rebel group in Colombia, has announced it will refrain from attacking the country’s military forces even after the lapse of its ceasefire agreement with the government.

This decision was disclosed on Tuesday, following a statement by Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez on Monday. Velasquez revealed that the Colombian military planned to resume operations against the guerrillas after a six-month ceasefire came to an end on Saturday.

The ceasefire, which had provided a period of relative calm, concluded last weekend, raising concerns about the potential resurgence of hostilities. The ELN's commitment not to initiate attacks signifies a notable stance in the ongoing conflict.