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Over 320 'terrorists' arrested in Ecuador

11 January 2024
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2024-01-11 10:26

Ecuador's Armed Forces announced that 329 "terrorists" have been arrested following President Daniel Noboa's declaration of a "state of war” on Wednesday.

According to a prison’s authority, terrorists had also prompted numerous prison riots, set off explosions in public places and waged attacks in which at least 14 people have been killed and more than 100 prison guards and administrative staff have been taken hostage.

And, local media reported some of the attackers were as young as 16.

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