Colombia's FARC is working to reinvent itself after suffering almost seven years of sustained military pressure under President Alvaro Uribe — a period that has seen its top leaders killed, mid-level cadres captured and the rescue of its top hostages. As part of "Plan Rebirth," the rebels are working to reduce large-scale desertions, and have also sought to cut down on combat...
Colombian rebels dash peace hopes
Arab News
Arab News
Hugh Bronstein | Reuters Colombia's left-wing rebels, their numbers cut by death and desertions, are increasing their attacks a year after they lost their prize hostage in a stunning rescue and raised hopes for an end to...
With Rebels on the Run, Colombia Is for the Birds -- And Binoculars
Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal
By MATT MOFFETT LIBANO, Colombia -- In March, government agents shot and killed a notorious guerrilla chief known as Comandante Mauricio. His unit, called the "Bolsheviks," had rampaged through the countryside for years,...
Seven Colombian police, 25 rebels killed in battle
The Times of India
The Times of India
23 Jun 2009, 0703 hrs IST, REUTERS Text: BOGOTA: Leftist guerrillas attacked a vehicle carrying Colombian...
Associate of International Arms Dealer Monzer Al Kassar Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for ...
Yahoo Daily News
Yahoo Daily News
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