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Colombia's armed groups use social media to recruit children

Armed groups in Colombia are reportedly using TikTok and Facebook to recruit children. The development indicates an ongoing expansion of militant recruitment into online platforms.

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Child recruitment can expand armed-group capacity and prolong conflict-related insecurity.

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  1. Colombia's armed groups turn TikTok and Facebook into recruiting grounds for children ↗thecitypaperbogota.com · Recorded source date: Sep 1, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC

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