Sunday, April 12, 2009

13 Peruvian Soldiers Killed In Rebel Ambush

Peru's Shining Path rebels have killed 13 soldiers in an ambush on a military patrol in the country's remote southeast. Photo AFP.

Peru Military Says 13 Soldiers Dead In Ambushes -- AP

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Suspected guerrillas have killed 13 Peruvian soldiers in ambushes on two patrols in a jungle region known for coca production and lingering rebel activity, the government said Saturday.

Four more were wounded and two are still missing from Thursday's attacks in the Apurimac-Ene River Valley of southeastern Peru, according to the military.

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More News On Peru

13 Peruvian soldiers killed in rebel ambush -- AFP
Peruvian rebels kill 13 troops in coca region -- Reuters
Rebels kill 13 soldiers in Peru -- BBC
Peru Guerrillas Kill Soldier in Ambush -- Latin American Herald Tribune

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