Colombia's armed groups recruit children for drone warfare

Colombia

First seen: Aug 24, 2026, 5:31 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 24, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A rights group says armed groups in Colombia are recruiting children and training them to use drones. The report concerns ongoing armed-group activity and child recruitment.

SO WHAT?

The development could intensify conflict risks and expose more children and civilians to violence.

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bostonherald.comen

Colombia's armed groups recruit children, train them in drone warfare

Aug 24, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC

mendocinobeacon.comen

Colombia's armed groups recruit children, train them in drone warfare

Aug 24, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC

sandiegouniontribune.comen

Colombia's armed groups recruit children, train them in drone warfare

Aug 24, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC

yahoo.comen

Colombia's armed groups recruit children and train them in drone warfare, rights group says

Aug 24, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC

winnipegfreepress.comen

Colombia's armed groups recruit children and train them in drone warfare, rights group says – Winnipeg Free Press

Aug 24, 2026, 5:31 PM UTC