ASSESSMENTS

Colombia: The FARC Lashes Out

Jun 13, 2008 | 18:46 GMT

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Summary

Two explosions June 12 in the Colombian capital appear to be the work of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia. These attacks, taken alongside other recent bombings that targeted police and civilians, suggest the rebel group may be responding to recent military setbacks by striking out to create pressure on the Colombian government.

Recent attacks in Bogota suggest the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia may be responding to recent military setbacks by striking out to create pressure on the Colombian government....

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