Colombia rebel political party ban lifted

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Colombia rebel political party ban lifted

As peace talks with armed rebel FARC continue, court lifts ban on political wing of group.

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A court ruling could change the face of politics in Colombia.

The Patriotic Union - banned more than ten years ago - has now been given the right to exist.

It was founded by members of the armed rebel group FARC, who are now holding peace talks with the government.

Al Jazeera's Alessandro Rampietti reports from the capital Bogota.

 
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