Complex sentence: In early January of 2013, rumors of a ceasefire between the government and rebel forces began to circulate.The country's leaders believed that a resolution could have been reached as early as October of 2013.
Split into simpler sentences: In early January of 2013, rumors of a ceasefire between the government and rebel forces began to circulate. Now, the country's leaders believe that a resolution can be reached as early as October of 2013.