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5 Hostages To Be Released, Says FARC

January 27 2011

Colombia

A Colombian rebel group has indicated it is ready to begin the process for the unilateral release of five hostages, reports CNN.

The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) said in a message that "we hope to disseminate security protocols that surround the operation to unleash the dynamics of the releases."

The message was posted on the website of former Colombian Sen. Piedad Cordoba, who has previously negotiated for the release of FARC hostages.

In December, the...

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