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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002

The Colombian army has begun bombing territory held by a rebel group today after talks with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) were called off by President Andres Pastrana on Wednesday night.

At the beginning of the negotiation process, the FARC was granted authority over a Switzerland-sized area of land. This territory is being targeted.

Get the Story:
Colombia Bombs Rebel Territory (AP 2/21)
Colombian Army Ordered Into Haven As Rebel Talks End (The Washington Post 2/21)

Relevant Links:
Friends & Relatives of the People, Ingrid Washinawatok, Terence Freitas and Lahe'ena'e Gay - http://www.ienearth.org/colombia.html

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