| Colombia's Farc rebels will release five captives, including Gen Ruben Dario Alzate, next week, President Juan Manuel Santos has announced. Mr Santos said information about their release had been received, but he did not specify when it would happen. Ruben Dario Alzate is the first Colombian general to be abducted in 50 years of civil conflict. Peace talks between the two sides were suspended after the men were captured by the left-wing rebels last Sunday. Cuban and Norwegian officials acting as mediators first announced a deal for their release on Thursday. The rebels said they seized the men because they were unhappy at the continuation of Colombian military activities during peace talks. Source URL |