Colombia: Child recruitment by armed groups up 300% since 2019, UNICEF warns

UNICEF reports over 1,570 minors recruited by armed groups in Colombia over five years, with a 300% increase from 2019 to 2024. FARC dissidents and ELN are the main perpetrators. The trend signals deteriorating security and a humanitarian crisis affecting children's futures.

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