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Colombia’s New Rules to Protect Child Soldiers | Colombia News
Colombia’s military now has the green light to strike against armed groups—but only under strict new rules designed to shield children. A Bogotá court lifted a previous ban, mandating that forces verify no minors are present before any strike and explore less harmful alternatives. This shift responds to international law and past tragedies involving child casualties. The family welfare institute is now embedded in operations to rescue, rehabilitate, and reintegrate child recruits, while oversight bodies will enforce compliance—making child protection the top priority amid ongoing conflict…
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