ELN frees a Colombian soldier who had kidnapped along with her two children

the guerrilla THE N released this Friday a non-commissioned officer of the Army of colombia and their two children, ages six and eight, who had been kidnapped on Monday, on the eve of the start of a truce between rebels and the government.

“Second Sergeant Karina Ramirez She was released along with her two children with the mediation of the Ombudsman”reported on his Twitter account on Ministry of Defence.

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In a photo released by that ministry, the woman appears dressed in camouflage along with the two minors – one of whom suffers from autism – three guerrillas from the National Liberation Army (ELN)a priest and various officials from the Defensoría, the state entity that watches over human rights.

Second Sergeant @COL_EJERCITO Karina Ramírez was released along with her two children, with the mediation of the @DefensoriaCol.

We condemn these acts that violate Human Rights; our commitment is indeclinable in the protection of Colombians and the search for… pic.twitter.com/lqXepLFji7

– Ministry of Defense (@mindefense) July 7, 2023

“They were received in apparent good health condition”detailed the defense in a message sent to the media.

His kidnapping occurred while the family was traveling in their vehicle through an area near the border with Venezuela and was labeled as “incomprehensible” by the government, which is negotiating with the THE N since the end of last year with a view to ending six decades of armed conflict.

The family’s hold occurred as the parties prepared for an expected cessation of offensive operations that took effect Thursday.

As of August 3, the truce will also include an end to extortion, kidnapping and other common crimes.

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On the eve of the ceasefire, the violence intensified. Three police officers were killed on Tuesday in North of Santanderneighbor to Venezuela. Two of them were killed by hitmen, while another was shot by a sniper, in events that are being investigated.

Last week soldiers killed six guerrillas in araucaalso close to Venezuela.

The ceasefire will be valid for six months. If fulfilled, it will be the longest period of suspension of hostilities between state forces and the guerrillas.

The parties will meet again from August 14 in Venezuela to continue the peace talks.

Founded in the heat of the Cuban Revolution in 1964, the ELN (guevarista) It has almost 5,900 combatants, according to official figures for 2022.

The first leftist government in the history of Colombiacommanded by Gustavo Petroaspires to close this old conflict through dialogue with all the armed organizations.

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Source: Elcomercio

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