In a statement published over the weekend, the ELN said it had decided to carry out its armed strike citing alleged “alliances between the state, the military and mercenaries” working with right-wing paramilitary groups who they claim are attacking the rebels and community leaders.
ELN rebels launch three-day armed strike in northwest Colombia as violence in rural areas escalates
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ELN statement Sunday said that the planned release was hampered by military deployments in northern Colombia and that it couldn’t guarantee a safe release under those circumstances.
Father of Liverpool striker Luis Diaz released after his kidnapping in Colombia by ELN guerrillas
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