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Colombia's Soldiers Kidnapped Amid Ongoing FARC Violence

8/27/2025

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Colombia's Defence Minister confirmed soldiers were kidnapped during an evacuation following a military operation that killed 11 rebels.
The operation focused on the EMC, a dissident faction of former FARC fighters.
Recent violence resulted in 18 deaths from attacks associated with FARC factions, highlighting ongoing conflict despite the 2016 peace agreement.

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Colombia's Defence Minister confirmed soldiers were kidnapped during an evacuation following a military operation that killed 11 rebels.
The operation focused on the EMC, a dissident faction of former FARC fighters.
Recent violence resulted in 18 deaths from attacks associated with FARC factions, highlighting ongoing conflict despite the 2016 peace agreement.