Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Norte de Santander, Tibu area, Colombia on Fri 15th October 2021

15th October 2021

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On 15 October 2021, in the rural area of Tibu (Norte de Santander), one soldier died and four more were injured after an explosive device was triggered while they were eradicating illicit crops in the El Mirador vereda. Although the authorship of the attack has not been confirmed, the area is known for the presence of armed groups. 1 fatality.

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Colombia (COL)

Norte de Santander ( Tibu area )

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