Politician freed after eight years as hostage

An ex-congressman abducted eight years ago by leftist Colombian rebels has been freed in a military operation.

Politician freed after eight years as hostage
Sun, 26 Oct, 2008 - 15:45

An ex-congressman abducted eight years ago by leftist Colombian rebels has been freed in a military operation.

Colombian authorities and family members say 62-year-old Oscar Tulio Lizcano was rescued today in an operation in western Choco province.

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