Juan Manuel Santos Nobel Peace Prize for Ending Colombia's Civil War

Juan Manuel Santos received the Nobel Peace Prize for his determined efforts to end Colombia's civil war, which had lasted over 50 years. This conflict involved the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), resulting in over 220,000 deaths and the displacement of around six million people. The peace process initiated by Santos involved arduous negotiations, culminating in a peace agreement with FARC. Despite facing a setback when the initial agreement was narrowly rejected in a referendum, a revised agreement was later ratified by the Colombian Congress. Santos's work aimed at achieving a stable and lasting peace, addressing deep-seated issues of human rights violations, and fostering national reconciliation and development. This award recognized not just the peace accord but also Santos's unwavering commitment to restoring peace and stability in Colombia, underscoring the importance of dialogue and negotiation in resolving long-standing conflicts. #NobelPeacePrize #ColombianPeaceProcess #JuanManuelSantos #EndOfConflict #PeaceNegotiations #MoofLife