An International Red Cross (IRC) spokesman said that the mission to free three hostages held by the country’s largest rebel group will be delayed. Earlier today, IRC representative Barbara Hintermann said that the organization won't conduct nighttime operations despite the arrival of two Venezuelan helicopters in anticipation of the operation.The guerillas- known by the Spanish acronym FARC- announced last Tuesday their intention to free the trio of high-profile hostages including a politician and her son who was allegedly conceived with one of her captors.
Representatives from several countries are involved in the delicate mission including ex-Argentine president Nestor Kirchner and filmmaker Oliver Stone. Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has been key in the negotiations to release the hostages and said that the helicopters would fly out to get the hostages once he receives permission from the FARC.
The Colombian government has issued a deadline of 6:59pm on Sunday for the mission to be completed.
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Sources (English)- Reuters Africa, AFP, The Latin Americanist, Bloomberg, Monsters & Critics
Sources (Spanish)- El Tiempo
Hugo Chavez is putting his nose into to many countries and this a wake up call. You will not recover them. They are playing you...
ReplyDeleteChavez was asked to "put his nose" into this matter.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope the hostages are freed and not worry with the politicians for once.