The Colombian government and FARC rebel group have agreed new terms to end a deadly 52-year war. <br /><br /> It comes six weeks after the original peace deal was narrowly rejected in a referendum.<br /><br /> There were objections that it was too favourable to the rebels.<br /><br /> “The September 26th deal was the best possible deal, even if subject to criticism,” said Humberto de la Calle, chief government negotiator. <br /><br /> “It was the best because it allowed to put an end to the conflict while not discarding the frustration that it could generate,” he continued.<br /><br /> “But today with humility I recognise that this new agreement is better because it resolves most of these criticisms and frustrations.”<br /><br /> The FARC’s chief negotiator added: “For example, concerning special jurisdiction for peace, the new deal incorporates no less than 65 percent of proposals from different sides that voted ‘no’ at the referendum.”<br /><br /> Colombia’s President, Juan Manuel Santos – who last month won the Nobel Peace Prize – has staked his legacy on a deal. He has spent the last few weeks trying to salvage it. <br /><br /> It is unclear whether the revised agreement will be put up for another popular vote.<br />
