Shakira holds concert to prompt hostage release

Pop superstar Shakira will vocalise her effort to free hostages held by a Colombian rebel group - when she performs in her native country on Sunday.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2008 - 13:13

Pop superstar Shakira will vocalise her effort to free hostages held by a Colombian rebel group - when she performs in her native country on Sunday.

The sexy singer met with recently-released FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) captive Ingrid Betancourt - a former Colombian presidential candidate - on Wednesday to raise awareness of her plight.

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Courts Heathrow Person: Shakira Person: Ingrid Betancourt Person: Carlos Vives Event: Independence day Organisation: FARC Organisation: Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia Organisation: Government

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