Nearly 40 Colombian Marxist guerrillas disbanded Friday due to a new law passed by President Alvaro Uribe that offers reduced jail terms for those who lay down their arms. They are the first leftist rebels to disband under the new law, following over 10,000 right-wing paramilitaries who have done so since June. (Reuters)
Monday, September 12, 2005
Colombian rebels disband
Nearly 40 Colombian Marxist guerrillas disbanded Friday due to a new law passed by President Alvaro Uribe that offers reduced jail terms for those who lay down their arms. They are the first leftist rebels to disband under the new law, following over 10,000 right-wing paramilitaries who have done so since June. (Reuters)
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