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Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 16:00 GMT 17:00 UK

Colombia medics 'freed by rebels'

Farc rebels Twelve members of a medical team kidnapped in Colombia at the weekend by suspected left-wing Farc rebels have been released, the army says.

The doctors, dentists and nurses were working in a remote jungle area in Putumayo, near the Ecuadorean border.

The 12 are reported to be in good health - a 13th member of the team is reportedly still missing.

The Colombian government called the incident a violation of international humanitarian law.

The Farc, or Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, have also been accused of attacking ambulances in the area.

The rebels - who have been involved in a four-decade long conflict with government forces and right-wing paramilitaries - are believed to be holding hundreds of hostages.



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