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Colombia ELN Rebels Say They Kidnapped Foreigners
Colombiaâs second-largest rebel army, the ELN, on Monday claimed responsibility for the Sept. 12 kidnapping of eight foreign tourists at an ancient Indian ruin in the jungle.In a communique sent to a local radio station, the National Liberation Army said it took the hostages in the Sierra Nevada mountains to mark the 30th anniversary of the coup which overthrew leftist Chilean President Salvador Allende. So it wasnât FARC after all. "In this operation the foreigners were retained on the Sierra Nevada," the ELN said. The group uses the term "retained" when it is holding people against their will. I guess having a "dialogue" with someone they "retained" involves pliers and hot coals. It did not specify demands for the release of four Israelis, one Briton, one Spaniard and a German. Iâm sure they will "solicit donations" for the "discharge" of their "retainees". Posted by: Steve 2003-09-29 |
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