Event Brief
Colombian rebels say kidnapped French Legion soldier alive
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 6:07 AM ET
Summary: Colombian rebels from the Central General Staff said they are responsible for kidnapping a Colombian national serving in the elite French Foreign Legion. They stated Jose Olger Melo Charry, reportedly on leave in Colombia, is alive and in “perfect health”.
WHO: Central General Staff (Colombian rebel group)
WHAT: Said it kidnapped a Colombian serving in the French Foreign Legion and claimed the hostage is alive and in perfect health
WHEN: Aug 31, 2026
WHERE: Colombia
WHY: The group made a claim about the status of the kidnapped soldier it said it took.
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