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Rebels Admit Holding Three Americans Hostage
AP Breaking

Posted on 02/22/2003 7:55:10 AM PST by meanie monster

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) - Leftist rebels said for the first time Saturday they are holding three Americans hostage. The guerrillas demanded the Colombian military suspend operations in the southern region where the three were kidnapped in return for their safety


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1 posted on 02/22/2003 7:55:10 AM PST by meanie monster
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To: meanie monster
As I recall, the FARC rebels kidnapped and killed several Americans-- missionaries with New Tribes Mission -- a few years ago.
2 posted on 02/22/2003 8:19:32 AM PST by The Energizer
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To: meanie monster
Leftist rebels said for the first time Saturday they are holding three Americans hostage

They are dead men or wishing they were. prayers

3 posted on 02/22/2003 8:20:52 AM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (Sometimes "peace" is another word for surrender.)
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