Rescue of hostages.

• Author: Conaway, Janelle
• Position: OAS - Brief article

IN THE WAKE of the dramatic rescue of fifteen hostages in Colombia, the GAS Permanent Council called on the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) to release the rest of its hostages immediately and without preconditions. A declaration adopted by the Council also urges the FARC "to renounce violence and to enter into a dialogue with the Colombian authorities."

Colombia's Ambassador to the GAS, Camilo Ospina, and Colombian General Gilberto Rocha briefed the region's diplomats on the details of "Operation Check," which led to the July 2 rescue of twelve Colombians--including former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt--and...