Exodus of Colombian soldiers to UAE continues

Exodus of Colombian soldiers to UAE continues
Jun 5, 2013
posted by Johnny Crisp

Fifty-eight Colombian soldiers on Monday flew to Dubai to join the army of the Arab country, despite an announcement made by the Colombian army in April that an end to the exodus to the United Arab Emirates had been agreed.

The soldiers, who were filmed boarding a flight to Dubai by Colombian television station Noticias Uno on Monday morning, firmly denied reports of any agreement preventing them from joining the Arab country’s army.

“What the generals are saying are lies, pure and simple, because I already have my Visa, my tickets, and I’m ready to leave now” said one of the 58 soldiers, who reportedly include former Special Forces members, Commanders and retired members from prominent units of Colombia’s military intelligence.

The soldiers also confirmed the fresh reports that an embassy from the Colombian government, including the Vice-minister of Defense and Foreign Affairs, Jorge Bedoya, also travelled to the UAE on Monday to try and negotiate an end to the migration of Colombian soldiers to the country, though reports are yet to emerge confirming the results of this most recent meeting.

According to the Financial Times, the UAE has already added 1,400 mercenaries (from foreign countries) in a bid to increase its army forces by as many as 3,000 new recruits.

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