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FARC

US ‘holds key’ to peace in Colombia
Article
/ 21 May 2015

US ‘holds key’ to peace in Colombia

Washington’s envoy will have to straddle a tightrope in the delicate process to end civil war.

By Sibylla Brodzinsky
FARC accused of kidnapping Colombian general
Article
/ 17 November 2014

FARC accused of kidnapping Colombian general

FARC, Latin America’s largest rebel group, is accused of kidnapping an army general over the weekend resulting in the suspension of peace talks.

By Staff Reporter
Farc rebels accused of killing, kidnapping despite peace talks
Article
/ 31 January 2013

Farc rebels accused of killing, kidnapping despite peace talks

Colombia’s Farc rebels have kidnapped three oil workers and killed four soldiers in the nation’s south, says military sources.

By Helen Murphy
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Article
/ 27 November 2011

Colombia’s Farc rebels kill four military hostages

Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia rebels executed four members of the military during a botched mission to free them after a decade as hostages.

By Helen Murphy
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Article
/ 6 November 2011

Colombians cheer killing of guerrilla kingpin

Colombians rejoiced at the killing of Farc rebel leader Alfonso Cano and hoped the blow against the insurgency could herald an end to decades of war.

By Carlos Carrillo
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Article
/ 8 March 2011

Suspected Colombian rebels kidnap 23 oil workers

Suspected Farc guerrillas have captured 23 Colombian oil contractors carrying out exploration work for Canada’s Talisman Energy.

By Patrick Markey
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Article
/ 27 October 2008

Colombian army frees hostage from Farc rebels

Former Colombian lawmaker Oscar Tulio Lizcano was rescued by Colombia’s army on Sunday, after being held in captivity for more than six years.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 11 July 2008

‘Six days ago I was chained to a tree’

For the past seven days Ingrid Betancourt has engaged in an extraordinary frenzy of tarmac reunions, presidential meetings and public addresses.

By Angelique Chrisafis
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Article
/ 4 July 2008

Colombians trick rebels

French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt freed from Farc rebels after six years

By Rory Carroll and Sibylla Brodzinsky

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