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Colombian soldiers watch over during a visit by Colombia's Vice-President Francisco Santos to an anti-landmine operation in Canon de las Hermosas
18 Nov 2009
Source: Reuters
 
Colombian soldiers watch over during a visit by Colombia's Vice-President Francisco Santos to an anti-landmine operation in Canon de las Hermosas November 17, 2009. Government anti-landmine forces are clearing mines from territory once controlled by FARC Marxist rebels. Picture taken November 17, 2009. REUTERS/Fredy Builes (COLOMBIA CONFLICT MILITARY)
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