27 killed in Colombia war

Bogota - At least 19 soldiers, seven guerillas and one civilian died yesterday in fighting in northern and central Colombia, …

Bogota - At least 19 soldiers, seven guerillas and one civilian died yesterday in fighting in northern and central Colombia, according to the deputy army commander, Gen. Nestor Ramirez.

In Dabeiba town 19 soldiers died and 11 were wounded in fierce fighting with FARC rebels.

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