### [2026-08-9](/feed/2026/08/9/index.md)

##### Colombian conflict
# Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella reports that military forces killed four FARC dissidents in Meta and two Gulf Clan members in Antioquia. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''The Daily Star](https://www.thedailystar.net/news/world/news/colombia-president-says-6-armed-rebels-killed-clashes-4244221)

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