UN demands ELN release kidnapped Colombian prosecutors

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The United Nations is urging the Colombian National Liberation Army (ELN) to release two Colombian prosecutors kidnapped in Arauca. The ELN confirmed it detained Rodrigo Antonio López Estrada and Jesús Antonio Pacheco Oviedo on Thursday, stating they would be subject to internal processes. The UN's representative in Colombia, Scott Campbell, condemned the kidnapping and demanded their immediate and safe release. The UN reminded the ELN of its obligation to respect international law and human rights, and urged the Colombian government to protect civilians and prevent further abductions by armed groups.


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