Colombia

  • Global Protests Call for End to FARC Kidnappings [video]
    Pictures of Ingrid Betancourt and other FARC hostages displayed on March 8, 2008 in Paris, France, during a protest calling for the captives' release. At this time, Betancourt had been held hostage by the Colombian left-wing rebel group for six years.: © h de c (flickr)Pictures of Ingrid Betancourt and other FARC hostages displayed on March 8, 2008 in Paris, France, during a protest calling for the captives' release. At this time, Betancourt had been held hostage by the Colombian left-wing rebel group for six years.: © h de c (flickr)
    07/22/2008

    Colombians around the world celebrated their country's independence this Sunday by marching for peace and calling on the Colombian left-wing rebel group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, to release hundreds of hostages still held captive.

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