Colombian government holds talks with Farc

Colombian President, Juan Manuel Santos, has confirmed his government is holding talks with the country's largest rebel group, the Farc.

In an address on state TV, President Santos said, he was fulfilling his duty to seek peace.

Media reports say a deal on further talks was reached in Cuba.

The Farc has been fighting the Colombian government since 1964.

President Santos said, he is also open to a dialogue with the country's second-largest rebel group, the ELN.

BBC