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Colombian guerilla bomb two energy towers

www.chinaview.cn 2008-06-11 11:05:47 Print

BOGOTA, June 10 (Xinhua) - Colombia's two electricity towers in the municipality of Alvarado, in central Colombia, were dynamited Tuesday by rebel forces, authorities said.

The attack disrupted electricity supply in parts of Alvarado and adjacent regions, said Colonel Julio Santoyo, a military commander.

Explosive devices were placed in the towers by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the largest rebel group in Colombia, Santoyo said.

There have been no comments from FARC.

FARC, with 17,000-strong members, has been fighting government forces since it was founded in 1964.

The government troops have launched several attacks against FARC from the beginning of this year.

By mariacvetanoski on Jun 11, 2008, 04:30 in Friendly Talkzone.

lampltr says on Jun 11, 2008, 07:51:

Is definitely nothing new and has been going on for many years including many local Para groups. Is interesting to those who may not know of, thanks for the post.

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ColombianoGringo says on Jun 11, 2008, 07:58:

I have never understood how creating a nuisance for the people by interrupting their power is supposed to advance the "revolution". It is nothing more than a cowardly act of vandalism.

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Joel y Luza says on Jun 11, 2008, 13:01:

bombing a tower? That doesn't sound like a revolution, more like a friday nite frat party...For the grand old party of revolutionaries, I would say FARC is off its game a bit;)

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Atrevido says on Jun 11, 2008, 18:54:

I thought the FARC was supposed to be down to 9,000.

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