Liberaron a los 18 soldados secuestrados en el Chocó tras 36 horas de retención durante operativos contra el ELN
Tras 36 horas de retención en zona rural de Carmen de Atrato, Chocó, fueron liberados los 18 soldados del Ejército Nacional que permanecían secuestrad...
TL;DR
- 18 soldiers were released after being held for 36 hours in Carmen de Atrato, Chocó.
- The soldiers were detained by members of the Embera Katío indigenous community.
- A humanitarian commission, including the Ombudsman's Office and the Catholic Church, mediated the release.
- The Minister of Defense stated the soldiers are safe and healthy.
- The government accuses the ELN of instrumentalizing the indigenous community.
- Legal complaints will be filed for kidnapping, obstruction of public function, and exposure of personal data.
- The Army reiterated its commitment to human rights and international humanitarian law.