VOA NEWS: COLOMBIAN ARMY GENERAL RESIGNS
November 04, 2008
November 04, 2008
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Voice of America issued the following story:
Colombia's top army commander has resigned following allegations that soldiers killed civilians in an effort to inflate military successes in a war against leftist rebels.
General Mario Montoya announced Tuesday he will step down as head of the army. He gave no reason for his decision to leave the military after 39 years of service.
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe named Gener . . .
Colombia's top army commander has resigned following allegations that soldiers killed civilians in an effort to inflate military successes in a war against leftist rebels.
General Mario Montoya announced Tuesday he will step down as head of the army. He gave no reason for his decision to leave the military after 39 years of service.
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe named Gener . . .