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19 September 2024

Episode 3423

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Lebanon sees further explosions of digital devices as Hezbollah vows retaliation. We unpack the latest and explore the broader concerns for global security. Plus: Colombia’s president declares an end to peace talks with the ELN, the Dutch try to opt out of EU migration rules and a look at Uzbekistan’s disco scene.

19 September 2024

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Colombia’s peace talks flail

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Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro says peace talks with leftist rebel group the National Liberation Army (ELN) have “practically” ended after their attack killed two troops and injured two dozen more on Tuesday. After six decades of conflict and more than 450,000 deaths, where does Colombia go from here? Oscar Guardiola-Rivera joins us to discuss whether peace is possible.

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