Local Editor
As many as 800 Colombian nationals were said could soon be fighting in Yemen, with dozens likely already in the war-ravaged country.
According to reports on Sunday, hundreds of former Colombian nationals are fighting alongside Saudi Arabian-led forces in Yemen.
The troops include former Colombian soldiers fighting under contract with Saudi Arabia.
It added that as many as 800 Colombian fighters could take up front-line positions under Saudi command. In recent days, unconfirmed reports have surfaced that the number of Colombians in Yemen may have already reached that number.
The Saudi military has been engaged in heavy strikes against Yemen since late March.
Over 2,300 civilians have been killed in the conflict in the last six months, according to the UN, with aid agencies warning of a humanitarian disaster.
