A Colombian ex-minister held hostage for more than six years by left-wing guerrillas has escaped after a military operation to secure his release.
A number of rebels from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc) are said to have been killed.
Fernando Araujo was one of 59 high profile hostages held by the Farc as potential bargaining chips for a prisoner exchange with the government.
He is on his way to be reunited with his family in the city of Cartagena.
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