Colombia: Farc rebels prepare to lay down arms

Colombia's Farc rebels say they will begin laying down their arms later today as agreed in a peace deal signed in November last year.

Farc leader, Ivan Marquez said the group would start by taking inventory of its weapons before handing them over to the United Nations monitors.
 
He said it is a sign of the Farc's "unconditional commitment to peace" after more than 50 years of conflict.

The government has yet to reach a peace deal with the ELN rebel group.
 
Almost seven thousand rebels are now gathered in 26 transition zones where they are being registered and offered help to reintegrate into civilian life. 

SOURCE: BBC NEWS