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Colombian hostage videos emerge Colombian hostage videos emerge
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Colombian rebels have released videos of nine kidnapped soldiers and police officers, who appeal to the government to negotiate their release.Colombian rebels have released videos of nine kidnapped soldiers and police officers, who appeal to the government to negotiate their release.
The footage shows the men, some of whom have been held for more than a decade, in the jungle or in front of a curtain.The footage shows the men, some of whom have been held for more than a decade, in the jungle or in front of a curtain.
The videos, apparently filmed in April, were handed over to Senator Piedad Cordoba, who has in the past helped to arrange hostage releases.The videos, apparently filmed in April, were handed over to Senator Piedad Cordoba, who has in the past helped to arrange hostage releases.
The rebels want to press the government to accept a prisoner exchange.The rebels want to press the government to accept a prisoner exchange.
In the videos, the nine men greeted their families, told them not to worry and said that they still loved them.In the videos, the nine men greeted their families, told them not to worry and said that they still loved them.
All called on President Alvaro Uribe to negotiate a prisoner exchange.All called on President Alvaro Uribe to negotiate a prisoner exchange.
One of the hostages, Corporal Jose Libio Martinez, made an emotional address to the son he has never seen.One of the hostages, Corporal Jose Libio Martinez, made an emotional address to the son he has never seen.
The highest-ranking hostage in guerrilla hands, Luis Mendieta, who was promoted from police colonel to general in April, called for efforts to secure the return of "the living dead".The highest-ranking hostage in guerrilla hands, Luis Mendieta, who was promoted from police colonel to general in April, called for efforts to secure the return of "the living dead".
The Farc have long pressed for a swap of 23 members of the security forces for imprisoned guerrillas.The Farc have long pressed for a swap of 23 members of the security forces for imprisoned guerrillas.
Mr Uribe insists that the rebels must release their hostages unilaterally.Mr Uribe insists that the rebels must release their hostages unilaterally.
The latest footage follows last month's release of two videos showing a soldier and a police officer, who appealed to people not to forget them.The latest footage follows last month's release of two videos showing a soldier and a police officer, who appealed to people not to forget them.
Members of the security forces are regarded as "high-profile" hostages but ordinary Colombians are also kidnapped, usually for ransom.Members of the security forces are regarded as "high-profile" hostages but ordinary Colombians are also kidnapped, usually for ransom.
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The footage shows the men in the jungle or in front of a curtain