Nasa Tribe in Colombia promises harsh sentences for suspects

Friday, July 20, 2012  

The Nasa Tribe in Colombia is putting four suspected rebels on trial.

The rebels allegedly belong to FARC, a guerrilla group. Tribal elders say the suspects have attacked several people.

The suspects could be flogged or exiled from Nasa territory if found guilty, a tribal leader said.

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Colombian Indians place alleged rebels on trial (AP 7/19)
Colombian Indians put armed Farc rebels on trial (The Guardian 7/19)
Indigenous deny reaching deal with authorities on military action (Colombia Reports 7/20)

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