Colombian rebel group say kidnapped French Foreign Legion soldier is still alive
Summary
A Colombian rebel group called the Central General Staff, a breakaway faction from the old FARC guerrillas, said they kidnapped a Colombian soldier serving in the French Foreign Legion. They stated that the soldier, Jose Olger Melo Charry, is alive and in good health after being taken in southwest Colombia on August 6.Key Facts
- Jose Olger Melo Charry is a Colombian serving in the French Foreign Legion, an elite unit of the French Army.
- Melo Charter was kidnapped on August 6 while traveling in Narino, Colombia.
- The kidnapping was claimed by the Central General Staff, a dissident group formerly part of FARC guerrillas.
- The rebels confirmed Melo Charry is alive, healthy, and receiving medical care and food.
- Melo Charry had returned to Colombia on leave after joining the French Foreign Legion four years ago.
- A woman traveling with Melo Charry was also seized but released shortly after.
- The French Ministry of Defense is closely monitoring the case.
- FARC is a former guerrilla army that signed a peace deal in 2016 but some factions remain active.
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