Colombian Rebels Release Last Officials in Captivity

Rappler.com

In 2008, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, more commonly known by its acronym, FARC, held more than 700 kidnapped hostages captive in the jungles of Colombia.  On Monday, FARC released the last remaining security officials it held hostage.  The International Committee for the Red Cross, which was handling the release, said 10 policemen and soldiers were released, some of whom were captured in combat and had been held hostage for as long as 14 years.  

 

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