The ICRC said video footage suggested the emblem was used deliberately in July's raid to free Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages from rebel hands. Colombian President Alvaro Uribe apologised last month to the ICRC, saying the use had not been authorised. Intentional misuse of the symbol would be a breach of the Geneva Conventions. The ICRC says it has seen footage that shows the emblem was being used before the operation to free the hostages from Farc guerrillas had even begun, indicating intentional m... 続きを読む 2 コメント
Ecuador, which had already withdrawn its ambassador from Bogota and expelled Colombia's from Quito, announced on Monday that it was now severing all diplomatic ties. "The government of Ecuador has decided to break off diplomatic relations with the government of Colombia starting today," a ministry statement said. A spokesman said trade ties would not be affected. Shortly afterwards, Venezuela announced that the Colombian ambassador and all other diplomats were being thrown out. Ecuador has been flying troo... 続きを読む 2 コメント