Washington Post: See the female fighters who strike fear in the hearts of Colombian troops
The other day, I asked a group of special forces officers from Colombia's National Police what they thought of all the recent reports by journalists who have camped out with FARC rebels as the group nears a peace deal with the government.
Photographers and camera crews from Al Jazeera, VICE and the Associated Press have all been invited into FARC-controlled territory to spend several days with guerrilla "fronts," offering a fascinating glimpse into their daily lives.
Not surprisingly, the Colombian officers — some of whom have lost friends and colleagues to FARC ambushes — were dismissive. They see the stories as part of a rebel public relations push to "humanize" their fighters in preparation for a possible return to electoral politics.
But what I really wanted to ask them about was the women.
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Update #1: Guerrillas in the Mist: Seven Days in Rebel-Held Territory in Colombia (VICE News)
Update #2: FARC rebels in Colombian jungle (Al Jazeera)
Update #3: Deep in Colombian jungle, peace looms at rebel hideout (AP)
WNU Editor: It looks like this war is finally coming to an end.
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