Colombians in show of support for peace negotiations

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People gather in the centre of the capital, Bogota.
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Tens of thousands of Colombians took to the streets of the capital Bogota on Tuesday to march for peace and show their support for negotiations under way between the government and left-wing Farc rebels to end almost 50 years of conflict.
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The march was scheduled for the National Day of Memory and Solidarity with Victims of Violence, which traditionally begins with a military ceremony honouring the fallen.
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Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos (in white) joined the march for peace which was led by soldiers injured in the line of duty.
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Afro-Colombian dance troupes said they wanted to turn the day into a celebration of peace.
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Marchers were entertained by children dancing the traditional "joropo", popular in the Colombian plains.
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But among the celebrations there were also some who were angry that the disappearances and killings of many victims have gone unpunished.
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Indigenous groups, which are often caught in the crossfire between the security forces and left-wing rebels, also took part in marches in the city of Medellin.