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Colombia: 113 child recruitment cases Jan-Aug 2026, down from prior years

Colombia's Ombudsman's Office reported 113 cases of child recruitment by armed groups between January and August 2026, a decline from 686 in 2024 and 435 in 2025. The trend suggests a continued reduction, but the issue remains a serious humanitarian concern amid ongoing conflict dynamics.

El Espectador1 day agoCOCredibility 25%View source

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Source credibility0.3

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#child recruitment#armed groups#colombia#human rights#ombudsman

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