Jailed Colombian Rebels Turn Away From FARC

Jailed Colombian Rebels Turn Away From FARC
by Juan Forero, National Public Radio

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Weekend Edition Saturday, August 2, 2008 · Colombia's leftist FARC guerrilla group has suffered a number of blows in the past year. Several top commanders have died and its most high-profile hostages were rescued in a daring raid. Now it's beginning to suffer defections among jailed rebels.

By sloopskipper on Aug 2, 2008, 09:54 in Politics & the war.

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Sam Salmon says on Aug 2, 2008, 11:40: That Dutchwoman should be really careful FARC would love to take her out. ' a la orden!' 0 funny, 0 helpful.

billyb says on Aug 2, 2008, 11:46: Now that they lost their most "high value" (to foreigners anyways) hostages, wouldn't it be ironic if they turned around and held Tanya's as hostage? 0 funny, 0 helpful.

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