Video shows daring Colombian raid

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bbc.co.uk 04-Jul-2008

Footage of Ingrid Betancourt's rescue The Colombian government has released video footage of the daring raid in which 15 rebel-held hostages, including Ingrid Betancourt, were freed. The video shows the captives' joyous reaction when they are told they are not being moved to another rebel camp, but have been rescued by the army. Officials denied reports payments were made to free the hostages, but said Colombia did reward information. The French-Colombian Ms Betancourt has received a rapturous welcome in France. The politician grew up and was educated in France. President Nicolas Sarkozy headed a campaign to try to secure her release. Disbelief and jubilation The Colombian defence ministry released a video showing the moment the hostages were freed in a daring jungle rescue mission. Colombian soldiers posed as members of a... [read full story]

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(anonymous) - 07-Jul-2008 05:34:07

Director Oliver Stone is supporting and funding FARC terrorist group from Colombia in order to make his movie. Is Hollywood supporting terror in third world countries?

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(anonymous) - 07-Jul-2008 09:15:37

What is this nonsense about Oliver Stone supporting Colombian FARC. Oliver Stone does not support any terrorist group. In his movies, Stone show a lot of reality, but that does not mean he supports or sympathizes with terrorism.

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(anonymous) - 07-Jul-2008 04:09:17

To "All" in thier own bravery and courageous sustainment of faith, enduring all the days of suffering. There are no words of comfort which I could share other than my own: GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU, and the 700 which will return, in the name of Jesus Christ. Our thoughts and our prayers remain in the hearts of those seeking freedom as we march toward freedom, together. Sincerely and Respectfully, christiansoldier.

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(anonymous) - 07-Jul-2008 09:18:34

The freed Colombian captives have gone through hell. May God help them to recover and use their terrible experience to be a testimonial to all the children of God.

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(anonymous) - 06-Jul-2008 00:55:19

I am very annoyed to see that CNN is not fully objective on it's reporting on who was involved into the liberation of the hostages. I am looking into a full independent international news reporting agency and not for a politicaly motivated news agency. I know that CNN is orienated but there is a limit to what credibility can stand. So don't try to bring the credit on the US when obviously they were not involved....even remotly. It's really bad reporting...I better look at BCC or any international news chanel even at al jazeera if I can get objectives reporting rather than out of place demagogy.

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(anonymous) - 10-Jul-2008 03:29:07

If you really knew the truth...

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(anonymous) - 10-Jul-2008 09:01:36

Interesting standpoint. Some people tend to bring all the 'credit' on the US for all the bad things done in the world. However, when something good happens, they simply don't believe that the US are involved.

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