FARC leader orders 'total war' against the ELN

[The Vegan Marxist]

Why does this seem like a inside attack by the Colombian military, in order to break up the two groups? Who knows..

FARC leader orders 'total war' against the ELN
THURSDAY, 03 JUNE 2010

An intercepted radio communication transmitted by FARC leader German Briceño, alias "Grannobles" confirms that the guerrilla ordered "total war" against fellow rebel group the ELN.

In the intercepted communication Grannobles, the brother of FARC military commander "Mono Jojoy," instructed the 10th and 45th FARC fronts to attack ELN bases, structures and collaborators, despite a supposed alliance between the two guerrilla organizations.

The FARC allege that the ELN assassinated one of their leaders, the ELN say that the FARC have attacked them, according to El Tiempo.

Combat between the two rebel groups supposedly began May 26. Nine guerrillas were reportedly killed in battle, along with three civilians who were caught in the crossfire, in Colombia's eastern Arauca department, where Grannobles is believed to operate.

Arauca ombudsman Gloria Cuitiva said that 45 families have been displaced by fighting between the guerrillas.

http://colombiareports.com/colombia-news/news/10074-farc-leader-ordered-war-against-the-eln.html

[blake 3:17]

Why does this seem like a inside attack by the Colombian military, in order to break up the two groups? Who knows..

Some people know. Not us.

[The Vegan Marxist]

Either way, if they wage war against each other again, then they'll never win Colombia over. I'm starting to have doubts about them again..

[GreenCommunism]

how much time since the farc agreed to ally with the eln? i mean that was like a month ago.

[InuyashaKnight]

Uh-oh, why do these factions hate each-other both are left wing? Different ideas Marxists vs Maoists?

[The Vegan Marxist]

Uh-oh, why do these factions hate each-other both are left wing? Different ideas Marxists vs Maoists?

No, I don't think that's it. They're both Marxist groups.

[GreenCommunism]

it sounds fake. like i said, wasn't there a very recent article where the FARC and ELN decided to put aside their difference in the struggle against the colombian government?

[RedSonRising]

For some reason I can't remember where, but I remember reading an interview by a defector stating that violence between the two was mostly over territorial control of coca production. If you believe the FARC are involved in more than simply taxing the coca, than this may be a viable cause. Otherwise it can be media propaganda or some other reason not yet revealed. I can't see this type of violence benefiting the surrounding rural populations.

[Crux]

it sounds fake. like i said, wasn't there a very recent article where the FARC and ELN decided to put aside their difference in the struggle against the colombian government?
Well this isn't the first time they've gone into armed conflict.

[vyborg]

the problem is...given the situation, it could be the last

[28350]

Well shit.

[AK]

FARC and ELN: Taking sectarianism to a whole new level.

[GreenCommunism]

what issue is the cause for this war?

[KurtFF8]

Well if this is true than their unity seems to have been short lived and now shattered.

They didn't make it past this: http://www.revleft.com/vb/colombia-rebel-groups-t124892/index.html?t=124892 unfortunately if this is true, which is quite bad news

[RedScare]

Seems like a bad strategical move by both of them. They agree on a vast majority of issues, and both want to bring socialism to Colombia, why this? Surely not for a few dollars more....

[Nolan]

The FARC allege that the ELN assassinated one of their leaders, the ELN say that the FARC have attacked them, according to El Tiempo.Anyone think Colombian special ops and/or paramilitary flying false colors provoked this? This just doesn't make any sense.

[Chimurenga.]

FARC and ELN: Taking sectarianism to a whole new level.

How do you figure? Like the Vegan Marxist said, they're both Marxist groups.

[The Vegan Marxist]

Anyone think Colombian special ops and/or paramilitary flying false colors provoked this? This just doesn't make any sense.

That's what I said. The situation just doesn't make sense at all.

[bcbm]

wow, ancient guerrilla armies acting like idiots? what a surprise.

[Crux]

How do you figure? Like the Vegan Marxist said, they're both Marxist groups.
Well, again, they have shot at each other before in what seems to be conflicts over territory. False flag operations? possibly, but don't underestimate inter-guerrilla conflicts.

[The Vegan Marxist]

Well, again, they have shot at each other before in what seems to be conflicts over territory. False flag operations? possibly, but don't underestimate inter-guerrilla conflicts.

Yes, this is true. But they've come under agreements to share such territories & to co-exist. The situation right now, is not under which territories are being disputed, but rather leaders of such movements are being assassinated, which I see no reason why either or would lead themselves to such actions.

[AK]

How do you figure? Like the Vegan Marxist said, they're both Marxist groups.
Maybe they have slightly differing ideas. And who cares? It was a joke.

[Comrade Cat]

I don't think these news are true

[Nolan]

I don't think these news are true

Why?

[FriendlyLocalViking]

*facepalm*