Why Colombia’s former army chief is facing up to 40 years in prison

[Judi Lynn]

1. Colombia arrests army general decade after killing of civilians

Colombia arrests army general decade after killing of civilians

Henry Torres turns self in after order for arrest on homicide charges

Deaths of thousands of civilians were presented as killings of rebel fighters

Associated Press in Bogotá
Monday 28 March 2016 14.09 EDT

Colombia has arrested an army general for his role a decade ago in the killing of civilians presented as guerrillas killed in combat, the highest-ranking military officer to ever be detained for such crimes.

Gen Henry Torres, who currently holds an administrative position in the armed forces, turned himself in on Monday as soon as the arrest order on charges of homicide against him was issued.

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Colombia has arrested an army general for his role a decade ago in the killing of civilians presented as guerrillas killed in combat, the highest-ranking military officer to ever be detained for such crimes.

Gen Henry Torres, who currently holds an administrative position in the armed forces, turned himself in on Monday as soon as the arrest order on charges of homicide against him was issued.

More:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/mar/28/colombia-arrest-army-general-henry-torres-false-positives