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Colombia's Farc Rebels: End to Kidnapping a New Start?

By Good News Network Monday, February 27, 2012

Civics and World - General

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peace sign - human chainIn an unprecedented concession, Colombian rebels have pledged to end their practice of kidnapping for ransom and release the hostages they hold, hoping to re-open the doors to dialogue as the civil conflict enters its 48th year.

In a communique published on the rebel-friendly website Anncol, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) announced an end to kidnapping.

"We announce that from this date we forbid this practice in our revolutionary conduct," the statement said.

(READ the story from the BBC)

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#1 julianmaya86 2012-02-29 19:27
I can not be happier and proud to see this evolution. Nothing can be gained with violence and death. Human beings can't behave like savages. I'm so glad to see that this people have realized this.
 

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