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FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2002

President Andres Pastrana of Colombia has given a special United Nations representative until Saturday evening to try and broker a return to peace talks with a rebel group whose civil war has reaped tolls on tribal nations.

Pastrana had given the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) 48 hours yesterday to give up a vast, Switzerland-sized parcel of territory in the southern part of the country because negotiations have failed. But he said U.N. special envoy for Colombia, James LeMoyne could have one last chance to talk to the rebels.

If that fails, the Army plans on taking back the land.

Get the Story:
Colombian President Extends Deadline for Revival of Peace Talks (The Washington Post 1/11)
Colombian Troops Move on Rebel Zone as Talks Fail (The New York Times 1/11)
U.S. Supports Colombian on Ultimatum to Rebels (The New York Times 1/11)
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