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Colombia's combat kills increase 87%: study
by Adriaan Alsema July 9, 2019
The number of alleged members of illegal armed groups killed by the military increased 87% in the first half of 2019, according to a report by conflict FIP obtained by newspaper El Tiempo.
The numbers coincide with those made public by the country’s defense ministry and come amid concerns that the military results could be inflated with murdered civilians.
According to El Tiempo, the Fundacion Ideas para la Paz (FIP) registered 62 military offensives between January and June, am 82% increase compared to the same period last year.
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National Army commander General Nicacio Martinez ordered his troops to double the number of combat kills and captures in a controversial directive that was met with resistance within the military.
More:
https://colombiareports.com/colombias-combat-kills-increase-87-study/
