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Child recruitment risks rise among armed groups in post-quake Colombia

The report says risks of child recruitment by armed groups have increased in Colombia following an earthquake. The supplied information does not provide details on the affected area or scale.

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Recruitment of children by armed groups could worsen insecurity and threaten vulnerable communities after a disaster.

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  1. Risks of child recruitment by armed groups rise in post-quake Colombia ↗globalissues.org · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC

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