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Colombian politician arrested over alleged role in Farc plot
Source: Associated Press
Colombian politician arrested over alleged role in Farc plot
Associated Press in Bogotá
guardian.co.uk, Friday 18 May 2012 08.38 BST
One of a dozen provincial lawmakers kidnapped by the country's main rebel group a decade ago has been arrested for allegedly helping the insurgents plan the daring daylight abduction.
Colombians were stunned on Thursday by the arrest of Sigifredo López, 48, on suspicion of murder, treachery and hostage-taking. The news was especially alarming because he was the only one among the 12 who escaped execution by rebels in 2007 under circumstances that remain unclear.
Authorities have not mentioned a possible motive.
López has said he survived because he was at a different but nearby location when the rebels committed the killings, mistakenly confusing for a military patrol another rebel group that neared the camp without notification.
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Associated Press in Bogotá
guardian.co.uk, Friday 18 May 2012 08.38 BST
One of a dozen provincial lawmakers kidnapped by the country's main rebel group a decade ago has been arrested for allegedly helping the insurgents plan the daring daylight abduction.
Colombians were stunned on Thursday by the arrest of Sigifredo López, 48, on suspicion of murder, treachery and hostage-taking. The news was especially alarming because he was the only one among the 12 who escaped execution by rebels in 2007 under circumstances that remain unclear.
Authorities have not mentioned a possible motive.
López has said he survived because he was at a different but nearby location when the rebels committed the killings, mistakenly confusing for a military patrol another rebel group that neared the camp without notification.
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Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/may/18/colombian-politician-arrested-farc-plot
