Bolivia military post taken over and soldiers held hostage

The move comes after weeks of clashes between security forces and supporters of ex-President Evo Morales.

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On Friday, Bolivia's military reported that the armed group had taken control of a military facility near the Bolivian city of Cochabamba.

In an update Bolivia's foreign ministry said the group had "seized weapons and ammunition", adding that three military units were "assaulted by irregular groups".

Images of a row of soldiers with their hands behind their backs, surrounded by members of the armed group, were shown on local television.

Cochabamba is in central Bolivia and is home to many supporters of the former president.

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