Rodeados por casi 200 personas, intimidados y llevados a la fuerza: así fue el secuestro de los 18 militares en Chocó
La retención de 18 integrantes del Ejército Nacional en zona rural del municipio de Carmen de Atrato, Chocó, mantiene en alerta a las autoridades locales, departamentales y nacionales.
TL;DR
- 18 members of the National Army were detained in Carmen de Atrato, Chocó.
- The detention occurred during operations against the ELN in an area also frequented by Clan del Golfo.
- The soldiers were surrounded by about 200 people and taken to an indigenous reserve.
- The indigenous community claims the military entered their territory without prior authorization.
- The detained soldiers are reported to be alive and well.
- Authorities are in contact with the Ombudsman's Office and other entities to secure their release.
- A security council meeting was convened to address the situation.
- A humanitarian mission is being organized to facilitate the safe return of the soldiers.