Ecuador’s army hunts Farc fighters - 29 Apr 08
Al-Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez goes on patrol with Ecuadorean commando troops in charge of combing the dense jungle frontier in search of Farc rebels and their camps.
Al-Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez goes on patrol with Ecuadorean commando troops in charge of combing the dense jungle frontier in search of Farc rebels and their camps.
It’s one of the world’s forgotten struggles - the fight for independence by the eastern Ogaden region of Ethiopia.
The conflict between separatist rebels and the Ethiopian military has turned the area into what’s been described as a living hell.
Al Jazeera has gained exclusive access to Ogaden - Mohammed Adow compiled this report.
The fight for the Ogaden region, populated mainly by ethnic Somalis, known as the Ogadeen, has been going on for more than 19 years. Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Adow reports on their battle for independence.
Chadian rebels have reportedly pulled out of Ndjamena, the capital. But there is confusion over whether they withdrew voluntarily, or were driven out by government forces.Civilians have been wounded since the fighting began on Saturday, and witnesses say bodies litter the streets.Local residents now face a terrifying future.Paul Allen reports.
In Colombia, female fighters make up some 20 per cent of the FARC rebels. They fight alongside the men and are constantly on the move.
But if they fall pregnant, they’re left with some difficult choices to make.
Teresa Bo explains.