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Latin America | 27 November, 2008 [ 17:03 ]

Indigenous people rescue seven hostages from FARC rebels


Members of an indigenous community on Thursday rescued seven people who were being held hostage by alleged leftist rebels in southwestern Colombia.

The indigenous leader Vilma Almendra, of the Piayo community, told the radio station Caracol that the natives went out to find the hostages allegedly held by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) upon hearing of the kidnappings early Thursday.

"The whole guard, women, men, children, everyone went out in the chase. The criminals left five people with one of their number in a car, and then took two other people towards the mountains," Almendra said.

However, the indigenous people circled the kidnappers and forced them to release all their hostages.

The victims of the kidnapping had been traveling though indigenous territory between the villages of Jambalo and Silvia, in the Cauca province, when they were taken hostage by FARC.

According to Andina news agency, after their release, they were taken to Piayo settlements.

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# CapitanDan says :
27 November, 2008 [ 18:16 ]

Very Commendable.. I hope there are no reprisals from FARC against the people.. Chau Friends

# Indigenous Peoples Advocate says :
28 November, 2008 [ 09:08 ]

Wow, I sure hope that FARC does not come and destroy the indigenous peoples villages. FARC is continuing to lose power, but that does not mean they are not capable of retaliations against these rescuers.

# guess who. says :
28 November, 2008 [ 18:16 ]

not to scare you but let's not stray too far. love you.

# Paul says :
28 November, 2008 [ 18:36 ]

Great Story!  Hope we see more of this.  But i imagine this could be putting everyones lives at some rick... maybe nextime they fight back and everyones in a bad position.  Great story, Just dont try this at home!!

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