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Bbc: Colombia's Civil Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive profile of Colombia's Civil Conflict examines the conflict's causes, its ramifications on the country, and its implications for Colombia's relationship with the United States. Links to related audio and video are...
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Bbc: Women Fighting in Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which examines the role of women in FARC, the largest guerilla group fighting a civil war in Colombia. The article is dated January 4, 2002.
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Bbc: Colombia's Mass Exodus

For Students 9th - 10th
A report describing how Colombians are fleeing the country due to the civil war and drug wars which have been going on for many years. The report is dated May 5, 2001.
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Bbc: New Stage in Colombian Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
A news analysis of the recent upsurge in violence in Colombia with the bombing of a club in the capital itself. The article is dated February 8, 2003.
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Bbc: Colombia's Rebel Kidnappers

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the guerrila group known as the ELN which operate in Colombia and are behind many of the kidnappings in the country.
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Bbc: Colombia's Growing Paramilitary Force

For Students 9th - 10th
A profile of the AUC, a paramilitary group opposed to the guerilla groups such as FARC and the ELN in Colombia. This has led to increased violence in the country. The article is dated January 7, 2002.
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Bbc News: Colombia's Most Powerful Rebels

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from BBC News provides an article on the FARC, the biggest guerrilla group in Colombia. They fund themselves by kidnappings. The article is dated September 19, 2003.
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Bbc: Q & a on Colombia's Civil Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th
A question and answer format that provides a general but clear understanding of the conflicts plaguing Colombia today.
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Bbc: Farmers & the Civil War in Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
An article which describes the plight of the farmers in Colombia due to the Civil War. The writer also describes the government plan to fight the rebels (and drug lords), "Plan Colombia." The article is dated January 17, 2002.
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Bbc: Colombia's Civil War: The Human Cost

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that delves into the human cost of a country caught in the grips of a civil war. (1/15/2002)