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Colombia: ELN rebels 'taking over Farc areas' ahead of peace deal
Source: BBC
Colombia: ELN rebels 'taking over Farc areas' ahead of peace deal
28 February 2016 Latin America & Caribbean
Colombia's indigenous agency (Onic) has expressed concern over the presence of fighters from the ELN, or National Liberation Army, in areas traditionally held by the Farc rebel group.
The government and the Farc are expected to sign a historic peace accord on 23 March.
The head of the agency, Luis Fernando Arias, urged the authorities to investigate.
He said the indigenous people fear the presence of the ELN on their land.
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28 February 2016 Latin America & Caribbean
Colombia's indigenous agency (Onic) has expressed concern over the presence of fighters from the ELN, or National Liberation Army, in areas traditionally held by the Farc rebel group.
The government and the Farc are expected to sign a historic peace accord on 23 March.
The head of the agency, Luis Fernando Arias, urged the authorities to investigate.
He said the indigenous people fear the presence of the ELN on their land.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-35683397
