Colombia police killed as rebel surge continues

The Farc rebels used gas canisters stuffed with explosives to bombard a police station in the Putumayo region.

Fighting continued in the surrounding jungle. At least two guerrillas are reported dead.

It is the latest in a series of rebel attacks that have killed more than 30 security personnel since President Juan Manuel Santos took office a month ago.

Analysts say the Farc and the smaller ELN rebel group may be seeking to show the new president that they are still a force to be reckoned with.
 
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