Conflict & Security
Colombia president says 6 rebels killed in clashes
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said six members of armed groups were killed on Sunday in clashes during military operations after his recent inauguration.
De la Espriella said the operations were among the first between his new government and illegal groups. In a statement, he called them “a clear and powerful message to all bandits” and said: “There is nowhere for them to hide.”
Update
President Abelardo de la Espriella said the six members of armed groups were killed on Sunday.
He described the military operations as among the first between his new government and illegal groups.
De la Espriella said the operations sent “a clear and powerful message” to armed groups.
Source note: AFP news report published on 10 August 2026 at 03:28:45 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The source item does not identify the armed groups involved or the specific locations of the clashes.
Source
AFP news report published on .