Colombian government attacks rebel guerrillas... 4 kills
Quick Look
- Colombia's right-wing government carried out airstrikes in the Catatumbo region near the Venezuelan border, killing four suspected guerrillas from the disbanded FARC faction, AFP reported.
- Among the dead was a 16-year-old girl, and the military condemned the forced conscription of minors.
- The de la Esprieya government announced that it had killed a total of 46 rebel guerrillas, including 7 minors, in four airstrikes since its inauguration in August of this year.
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Why It Matters
In Colombia, the rebel group was officially disbanded in the past peace agreement with FARC, but the factions still maintain power. The De La Esprieya government, which took office in August of this year, is focusing on eradicating criminal organizations.
(Mexico City = Yonhap News) Correspondent Song Gwang-ho = Four suspected guerrillas, including a teenage girl, were killed in an airstrike carried out by Colombia's right-wing government, AFP reported on the 13th (local time).
According to reports, this airstrike, carried out by the military in the northeastern Catatumbo region adjacent to the Venezuelan border on the 11th, targeted one of the branches of the disbanded rebel group Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). FARC was officially disbanded following a peace agreement with the previous government, but factions that splintered off from the organization still maintain power.
Three male rebels and a 16-year-old girl were killed in the military attack. Defense Minister Jorge Mora condemned armed groups for forcibly recruiting minors. Human rights groups also criticized armed groups for recruiting youth through social media.
The De La Esprieya government, which took office in August this year following the left-wing government that has been in power for the past four years, is focusing on eradicating criminal organizations. A total of four airstrikes have been carried out and 46 rebel guerrillas, including 7 minors, have been killed so far.
The de la Esprieya government has joined the 'Shield of the Americas', a U.S.-led coalition to fight drug cartels.
Colombia, the world's largest cocaine producer, has active guerrilla rebel activities.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Colombian government is likely to continue additional airstrikes to eliminate guerrilla rebels.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What are the specific goals and sources of information for the air strike operation?
- Has the identity of the deceased teenage girl and whether she was forcibly conscripted confirmed?
- What is the specific role and level of support of the American Shield Alliance?
