### [2026-08-12](/feed/2026/08/12/index.md)

##### Colombian conflict
# Two Colombian soldiers are killed 17 more more wounded in an ambush by FARC dissidents in Algeciras, Huila. 




### Sources:

1. [El Colombiano'' <small>in Spanish</small>](https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/ataque-explosivos-huila-ejercito-muertos-OF39879869)

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