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On November 26, 2016, the Colombian government signed a final peace agreement with leaders of the Marxist FARC rebel group, ending five decades of conflict.

The plan is to be implemented within the next six months, as FARC members—monitored by UN observers—gather around demobilization zones to surrender their weapons and begin their reintegration into society.

AFP photographer Raul Arboleda recently spent time at the 34 Alberto Martinez camp, observing daily life as the rebels prepare to move into the next phase of their lives.

FARC guerrillas pose for a picture at the 34 Alberto Martinez camp front just days before their demobilization to the final concentration zones, in Vegaez municipality, Antioquia department, Colombia, on December 30, 2016.

FARC guerrilla fighters wash their clothes in the river at the Front 34 Alberto Martinez encampment on January 2, 2017.

FARC fighter Favio, who was wounded 19 years ago during a battle with the AUC, poses for pictures during an interview on January 2, 2017.

FARC guerrilla fighters lay down their weapons to eat at the Alberto Martinez Front 34 encampment on January 1, 2017.

FARC guerrilla commander Pedro (right) walks with members of the United Nations Observation Mission during their visit on January 2, 2017.

A FARC fighter with her weapon on January 1, 2017.

FARC guerrilla Sebastian, who was wounded and lost an eye 19 years ago during a battle with the AUC poses during an on January 2, 2017.

FARC fighters play football at the encampment on January 2, 2017.

View of FARC guerrillas just days before their demobilization to the final concentration zones on December 30, 2016.

FARC guerrillas meet a few days before their demobilization at the encampment on December 31, 2016.

FARC guerrillas meet before their demobilization n December 31, 2016.

A FARC guerrilla fighter walks in Front of the encampment on January 1, 2017.

FARC guerillas Fabio Grinon (right) and Johana Zapata, pose with their son, who came for a two-day Christmas visit.

A FARC guerrilla has his hair cut at the 34 Alberto Martinez camp front just days before their demobilization on December 30, 2016.

FARC guerrillas get ready for the New Year's celebration ahead of their demobilization on December 31, 2016.

FARC fighter Nancy puts on makeup at the encampment on January 1, 2017.

Music plays as FARC fighters celebrate the New Year before their demobilization on January 1, 2017.

FARC fighters celebrate the New Year on January 1, 2017.

A FARC guerrilla oversees the arms during New Year celebrations on January 1, 2017.

FARC fighters celebrate the New Year on January 1, 2017.

FARC fighter Sandra stands guard at night at the encampment in Vegaez municipality, Antioquia department, Colombia on January 2, 2017.