Children of War
Summary
Armed groups in Colombia are competing for control of areas important to the drug trade. These groups are recruiting children to join their forces as part of their preparation for conflict with the government.Key Facts
- The peace process in Colombia has broken down.
- Multiple armed groups are fighting for control in drug trade areas.
- These groups are recruiting children to strengthen their numbers.
- Child recruitment has risen by 1,000 percent since 2021.
- Most recruited children come from the Cauca region.
- The Cauca region is home to the Nasa Indigenous people.
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