Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos (C) delivers a speech during the 121st anniversary of the Colombian National Police, in Bogota, capital of Colombia, on Nov. 2, 2012. (Xinhua/Jhon Paz)

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BOGOTA, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Friday called for intensified strikes against two rebel forces until peace deals were reached.

Marking the 121st anniversary of Colombia's National Police, Santos said his administration had offered the Armed Revolutionary Forces of Colombia (FARC) and National Liberation Army (ELN) "sincere and open dialogues" to bring an end to some 50 years of armed conflict. Full story

Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos (R) greets Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla (L), during the 121st anniversary of the Colombian National Police, in Bogota, capital of Colombia, on Nov. 2, 2012. (Xinhua/Jhon Paz)

Police cadets attend the 121st anniversary of the Colombian National Police, in Bogota, capital of Colombia, on Nov. 2, 2012. (Xinhua/Jhon Paz)

Police cadets attend the 121st anniversary of the Colombian National Police, in Bogota, capital of Colombia, on Nov. 2, 2012. (Xinhua/Jhon Paz)

A Police cadet attends the 121st anniversary of the Colombian National Police, in Bogota, capital of Colombia, on Nov. 2, 2012. (Xinhua/Jhon Paz)

Honduras' President Porfirio Lobo (front) delivers a speech during the 121st anniversary of the Colombian National Police, in Bogota, capital of Colombia, on Nov. 2, 2012. (Xinhua/Jhon Paz)

Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos holds a national flag, during the 121st anniversary of the Colombian National Police, in Bogota, capital of Colombia, on Nov. 2, 2012. (Xinhua/Jhon Paz)