Democracy Now: Colombia: FARC Vows to Free Hostages, End Kidnappings

In news from Latin America, the Colombian rebel group FARC has announced it would abandon its decades-long policy of kidnapping for ransom and free all military and police hostages it holds in jungle camps. The move is seen as the latest sign the FARC wants to move toward a peace deal with the government.

~ by wheresthemic on February 29, 2012.