MEXICO CITY, Aug 22: As many as six people were killed in Colombia’s Cali and another 12 in the department of Antioquia as a result of terrorist attacks carried out by various rebel groups, the country’s authorities said.
A terrorist attack near a military airbase in Cali was carried out on Thursday using a mined truck. Media reported that five people were killed and 36 injured in the attack. Another rebel attack occurred in the department of Antioquia, where the terrorists shot down a police helicopter. The national police said that 12 officers had died in the crash, and four had been injured.
“The Cali Ministry of Health reports that 65 people were injured and six were killed,” Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder said on X.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that he would appeal to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to request an investigation into the crimes committed by the Ivan Mordisco, Segunda Marquetalia rebel groups and the Clan del Golfo drug cartel before and during his administration. He called for them to be recognized as terrorist organizations and prosecuted by the international community.
“I will appeal to the International Criminal Court to request an investigation into the crimes committed before and during my government that demonstrate that these are war criminals resorting to terror, criminals against humanity,” Petro said at an agricultural event in the country s northern department of Cesar.
Colombia has been in a state of armed conflict involving various paramilitary organizations for more than half a century. During this time, more than 260,000 people have died and millions have been displaced. Petro s administration came to power in 2022 after running on a promise to bring comprehensive peace to Colombia. (UNI)
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