Colombia's leftist ELN rebels agree to stop kidnapping for ransom, at least temporarily
- Colombian rebels, the National Liberation Army , have pledged to stop kidnappings for ransom, a critical announcement for peace, as negotiations with the government concluded.
- The ELN's ceasefire with the government, which was threatened by the recent kidnapping of a football star's father, will continue.
- However, it remains uncertain if the ELN will release the 38 Colombians currently held in captivity or if the pledge will be respected if the ceasefire is not extended.
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Colombia's leftist ELN rebels agree to stop kidnapping for ransom, at least temporarily
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Rebels from Colombia’s leftist National Liberation Army have agreed to stop using kidnapping as a fund-raising tactic, if the current cease-fire with the government is extended. The pledge came at the end of a round of talks between the two sides over the weekend. Colombians have grown angry at kidnappings by the guerrillas. That anger mounted in October when the rebels abducted the father of soccer star Luis Díaz, and he…
Colombia's leftist ELN rebels agree to stop kidnapping for ransom, at least temporarily
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Rebels from Colombia’s leftist National Liberation Army have agreed to stop using kidnapping as a fund-raising tactic, if the current cease-fire with the government is extended. The pledge came at the end of a round of talks between the two sides over the weekend. Colombians have grown angry at kidnappings by the guerrillas. That anger mounted in October when the rebels abducted the father of soccer star Luis Díaz, and he…
Colombia's leftist ELN rebels agree to stop kidnapping for ransom, at least temporarily
Rebels from Colombia’s leftist National Liberation Army said Sunday they have agreed to stop using kidnapping as a fund-raising tactic, if the current cease-fire with the government is extended.
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Colombia's leftist ELN rebels agree to stop kidnapping for ransom, at least temporarily
Rebels from Colombia’s leftist National Liberation Army have agreed to stop using kidnapping as a fund-raising tactic, if the current cease-fire with the government is extended. The pledge came at
ELN reaches agreement with Colombian government to end kidnapping for profit - La Prensa Latina Media
Mexico City, Dec 17 (EFE).- The peace dialogue table between the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) moves to Cuba in early 2024. Meanwhile, the fifth cycle of dialogues ends in Mexico City with “solid” progress towards peace, including a commitment by the guerrillas to stop kidnapping for economic gain. “I am proud and honored to bring good news to Colombia. After critical moments in this process, we are moving firmly to…
The National Liberation Army (ELN) has agreed today with the Colombian government to suspend kidnappings for ransom.
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