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Civil war & guerrilla warfare

Colombia Protests: 79 Police Officers Taken Hostage

Colombia Protests: 79 Police Officers Taken Hostage

A police officer and a civilian were reportedly killed and 79 officers and nine oilfield workers were taken hostage on Thursday in Colombia's Caqueta province. This occurred during violent protests against the Emerald Energy oil company....

Colombia: Fight Between Armed Groups Leaves at Least 18 Dead

Colombia: Fight Between Armed Groups Leaves at Least 18 Dead

Colombia's Defense Minister told reporters on Monday that at least 18 people died on Saturday as a result of clashes between dissident factions fighting for control of drug trafficking routes. The conflict took place in Puerto Guzmán, about 60km (37 miles) from the border with Ecuador....

UN: Unemployment Driving Armed Groups in Sub-Saharan Africa

UN: Unemployment Driving Armed Groups in Sub-Saharan Africa

A report published by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) on Tuesday found that unemployment is the main force driving people to join armed groups in sub-Saharan Africa, which has become a global epicenter of violent extremism....