🔴 French Foreign Legion soldier kidnapped in Colombia
Summary
A French-Colombian soldier serving in the French Foreign Legion was kidnapped in early August while traveling in southwestern Colombia. Colombian authorities believe the kidnappers are part of a breakaway faction of the former FARC guerrilla group involved in criminal activities like drug trafficking and illegal mining.Key Facts
- The soldier, Jose Olger Melo Charry, was taken hostage on August 6 in the department of Narino, Colombia.
- Melo Charry holds the rank of corporal and joined the French Foreign Legion four years ago.
- The kidnappers are believed to belong to Estado Mayor Central, a dissident group from the old FARC rebel army.
- FARC officially disarmed in 2016 after a peace agreement, but some factions continue illegal activities.
- The boss of the group blamed for the kidnapping is Ivan Mordisco, Colombia’s most-wanted guerrilla leader.
- Armed groups in Colombia often kidnap people to get money or pressure the government.
- Colombia’s current president, Abelardo de la Espriella, is taking a tougher approach against armed groups with U.S. support.
- Peace talks under the previous president, Gustavo Petro, failed to reduce violence from these groups.
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