The US Government has sanctioned military aid to Colombia to help fight against leftist insurgents and other drug-funded illegal armed groups.

The administration has released $30.3m, which had been withheld over human rights concerns, to Colombian armed forces, according to The Associated Press.

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The aid will support Colombia’s military aviation, ground and maritime programmes and training for peacekeepers and equipment, US officials said.

Colombia has received more than $6bn in US military and other aid since 2000.

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