The peace deal was rejected by a narrow margin in a referendum on Sunday. The peace deal was signed last week after nearly four years of negotiations, which were held in the Cuban capital, Havana. Since the result has been announced, however, both Santos and the Farc have affirmed their determination to continue working to secure a peace deal. Santos rejected his resignation and, instead, appointed him to lead the “national dialogue” team that will try to save the peace process. Most of those who voted “no” said they thought the peace agreement was letting the rebels “get away with murder”.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 04, 2016 03:45 UTC