In a story July 7 about Colombia peace talks, The Associated Press gave erroneous numbers for deaths since a cease-fire ended in the country in May. At least 22 members of the security forces have died, not 10, and at least 14 rebels, not 30.
A corrected version of the story is below:
Backers of Colombia peace talks: Dial-down hostilities
Cuba and Norway, guarantors of Colombia peace process, urge lower hostilities to aid talks
Two countries aiding Colombia's peace talks called on both the government and rebels Tuesday to ease hostilities to help the tense negotiations move forward.
The joint statement from Cuba and Norway in Havana, which is hosting the long-running negotiations, followed intensified attacks by both sides that could put the future of the peace talks at risk.
"We urge the parties to restrict as much as possible all kind of actions that cause victims and suffering in Colombia, and to intensify the implementation of measures to build trust," Cuban diplomat Rodolfo Benitez said, reading from the communique.
Since the guerrilla group known as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia lifted a unilateral cease-fire in May, at least 14 rebels and 22 members of the security forces have died in fighting.
Over the weekend, Colombia's top government negotiator warned that time for a deal is running out.
Rebel leader Ivan Marquez, who is taking part in the talks, read a statement saying the guerrillas want to sign a peace accord and called for calm and perseverance at the talks.
Talks, which began in late 2012, resumed last Friday following a brief recess and are currently centred on reparations for victims of the decades-old armed conflict.
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