Out of captivity

By Marc Gonsalves

Subjects: Biography, Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, Colombia, foreign relations, Foreign relations, War, protection of civilians, Diplomatic relations, Hostages, Captivity, 2003-2008, United states, foreign relations, colombia, American hostages, Captivity, War, Political prisoners, Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia, Protection of civilians

Description: Describes how the plane carrying the three American civilian contractors crash-landed in Colombia, their capture by the FARC, the five years that they spent as hostages of the guerrilla group, and their eventual rescue.