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Sarkozy calls on FARC leader to release Betancourt
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There cannot be a one-sided approach by Niclas Sarkozy for FARC

by Kenneth T. Tellis (not verified) - 01/04/2008 - 20:29

There has to give and take in the present hostage situation in Colombia, but it must be fair give both sides some say in the deal. It is quite alright for French President Sarkozy to ask for the release of Ingrid Betancourt, but what will FARC receive in return is the point? If FARC releases Betancourt, then Colombia will have to release some FARC prisoners now in captivity in Colombia.

There must be give and take to resolve the hostage issue in a fair and equitable manner, not a deal where FARC gets nothing in return for the release of Franco-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt. So colombia must also agree on ther terms of release and be willing to meet with FARC representatives in a neutral venue

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