9 months ago
Colombia Blames ELN for Police Killings
In Colombia, two police officers were killed and two soldiers were hurt in attacks blamed on a group called the ELN.
The president, Gustavo Petro, said he will send more troops to the border with Venezuela.
The ELN is a guerrilla group that has been fighting since the 1960s.
They were talking about peace with the government, but those talks stopped after a big attack earlier this year.
The ELN is also fighting with another group for control of the border.
The president also said he is ready to accuse the leader of another group, the FARC dissidents, of crimes at an international court.
The Red Cross says the situation in Colombia is getting worse.
Two police officers were killed and two soldiers were wounded in attacks in Cúcuta, Colombia.
Authorities blame the National Liberation Army (ELN) for the attacks.
President Gustavo Petro announced plans to increase troops along the Colombian-Venezuelan border.
The ELN is retaliating against police offensive actions, according to initial investigations.
Peace talks between the ELN and the Colombian government have broken down.
- Who
- Two police officers and two soldiers
- What
- Killed and wounded in guerrilla attacks
- Where
- Cúcuta, Colombia
- When
- June 2, 2024
- Why
- Retaliation by ELN for police offensive actions
Key facts
- Location
- Cúcuta, Colombia
- Date
- June 2, 2024
- Victims
- 2 police officers killed, 2 soldiers wounded
- Suspected Group
- National Liberation Army (ELN)
- President
- Gustavo Petro
- Peace Talks Status
- Broken down
- Humanitarian Situation
- Sharp deterioration
Quotes
Gen. William Ospina
Director of the Colombian National Police
“There were two 'terrorist attacks' in the department of Norte de Santander. One attack claimed the lives of the officers, and in another neighbourhood, two soldiers were wounded.”
NDTV
“The attacks were 'retaliation' by the ELN guerrilla force 'in response to the police's offensive actions' against the group.”
NDTV
Mirjana Spoljaric
President of the International Committee of the Red Cross
“Colombia is experiencing an intensification of hostilities and a 'sharp deterioration of the humanitarian situation'.”
NDTV
