750 imprisoned FARC rebels may go free in exchange for information

The government hopes that with the decree more of the leftist guerrillas will be willing to demobilize and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) will be dealt a sensitive blow. Earlier President Álvaro Uribe announced that FARC rebel, responsible for the care of hostages, can receive a large payment and refuge in France if they desert and liberate the hostages under their care.Rebels who are willing to comply to the “Justice and Peace” law, must undergo a rehabilitation, strictly checked by the government, to prevent them from returning to their troops. A released rebel will also have to give information that can lead to the dismantling of the FARC’s military structure and publicly reject the rebelgroup.

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