Colombia's president Álvaro Uribe criticised the decision to jail Plazas. Photograph: Jose Miguel Gomez/ReutersColombia Ex-Officer Jailed After Historic Conviction -- BBC
A former Colombian army officer has been found guilty of the forced disappearance of 11 people in 1985.
Colonel Alfonso Plazas Vega was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his actions as troops stormed the Palace of Justice in Bogota after it had been seized by left-wing rebels.
The 11 victims survived the military assault, but were taken away by the army and never seen again.
Human rights groups have hailed the judgement as a breakthrough.
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Colombian officer jailed in '85 court takeover -- AP
Colombian ex-army officer jailed for disappearances 25 years ago -- The Guardian
Colombian Colonel Alfonso Plazas Vega Sentenced To 30 Years For Forced Disappearances -- Latin America News Dispatch
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Colombian officer jailed in '85 court takeover -- AP
Colombian ex-army officer jailed for disappearances 25 years ago -- The Guardian
Colombian Colonel Alfonso Plazas Vega Sentenced To 30 Years For Forced Disappearances -- Latin America News Dispatch
Uribe meets with military over Plazas Vega's sentence -- Colombia Reports
Uribe criticizes Plazas Vega sentencing -- Colombia Reports
Senior army officer convicted over Colombia disappearances -- Amnesty International