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Sana Khan

Colombian ELN Lifts Kidnapping Suspension, Blames Government For Failed Agreements

A member of Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group is seen near the Baudo river -- AFP was invited to interview a rebel commander in an ELN stronghold. (Credit: AFP)

The National Liberation Army (ELN), a Columbian leftist rebel group, Monday announced the suspension of kidnapping, blaming the government for failing to fulfill the promises made in the agreement during peace talks.

The rebel group said that the decision came after the government delayed establishing a multi-donor fund to support the peace process, aiming at ending six decades of armed conflict in the country.

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