Not-Terrorist Farc Members Kidnap Six Tourists In Colombia In A Totally Non-Terrifying Way

Members of the -terrorist group- insurgent army known as the Farc, kidnapped six tourists — five Colombians and one Norwegian — in Colombia’s Choco province. And they promise so much more totally non-terror-inspiring fun in the year to come:

The ruling body of the Farc, the Secretariat, announced at the end of last year that 2008 would see an upsurge in guerrilla operations.

The BBC’s Jeremy McDermott in Bogota says that the Farc has been put onto the defensive by the US-backed President Alvaro Uribe, who has made the defeat of the guerrillas the cornerstone of his administration.

He adds that the Farc are keen to show that they are anything but a spent force and that this kidnapping may be a sign of things to come.

The Farc continue to hold about 700 people, including more than 40 high-profile hostages.

Yeah, it’s like a never-ending party with these guys. Complete with, like, actual jungle juice.

New Farc kidnappings in Colombia [BBC]
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