Colombia convicts 11 ELN members for recruiting 60 minors, 3 died in ranks

A Colombian court convicted 11 ELN members for recruiting 60 minors between 2004 and 2008, with three minors dying while in the group's ranks. The ruling underscores ongoing accountability for conflict-era crimes, though it does not alter current peace negotiations. The case highlights the ELN's historical use of child soldiers, a factor that may complicate future demobilization efforts.