Nasa Tribe in Colombia weary from military and rebel occupation

Thursday, July 12, 2012  

Leaders and members of the Nasa Tribe in southwestern Colombia stood up to President Juan Manuel Santos and to a rebel group on Wednesday.

Santos was booed as he toured the war-ravaged region. But he said he won't agree to withdraw military troops from nine Nasa towns.

The same day, the rebel group known as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia set up a checkpoint just a few miles from the town that Santos visited. The group eventually left in response to tribal leaders' demands.

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Conflict-weary Colombian Indians jeer Santos, demand exit of military and rebels (AP 7/11)