IED

IED event in Cauca, Caloto area, Colombia on Wed 5th April 2023

5th April 2023

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On 5 April 2023, in Caloto (Cauca), an explosive device planted by unidentified perpetrators in the Las Palmas neighborhood was detonated, injuring a civilian woman, who was taken to a hospital. According to authorities the attack was intended to be directed at security forces but it was activated before a military and police unit passed by. Material damage was caused as well. There is presence of a FARC dissident group in the area. There were no fatalities.

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Colombia (COL)

Cauca ( Caloto area )

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