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Colombian Mercenaries Accused of Training Child Soldiers in Sudan

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered an investigation into reports that Colombian mercenaries are training child soldiers in Sudan's Darfur region, fighting alongside the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, and allegedly funded by the UAE.

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Russia's Massive Drone Factory Employs Teenagers, Fuels Ukraine War

Russia revealed a massive drone factory in Yelabuga, Tatarstan, employing teenagers to produce up to 18,000 Gen-2 drones in the first half of 2025, fueling attacks on Ukraine and raising ethical concerns.

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14-Year-Old Shoots Colombian Presidential Candidate, Highlighting Decades-Long Trend of Child Hitmen

On Saturday, a 14-year-old shot Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay multiple times during a rally in Bogotá; the teenager, apprehended after being shot in the leg, confessed to the crime for financial reasons, revealing a pattern of child hitmen in Colombia that began in the 1980s w...

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Myanmar Arrests 16, Including a Child, Over General's Assassination

Myanmar security forces arrested 16 people, including a six-year-old girl, in connection with the May 22 assassination of retired Brigadier General Cho Tun Aung in Yangon; the Golden Valley Warriors claimed responsibility, alleging Cho Tun Aung's complicity in human rights abuses.

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Houthi Summer Camps Indoctrinate Yemeni Children

Houthi summer camps in Yemen, spanning April and May, indoctrinate children as young as seven with pro-Houthi and anti-Western messages, including simulated combat exercises, as shown in videos posted by Al-Masirah; this systematic program raises concerns about regional stability and the creation of...

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18 Arrested in Tyumen Oblast for Sabotage and Terrorism; Half are Minors

Over the past 18 months, 11 criminal cases involving sabotage and terrorism have been filed in Tyumen Oblast, leading to the arrest of 18 suspects—half being minors—who planned to damage transportation infrastructure for monetary gain, though none received payment; the incidents involved arson of ra...

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Russian Video Game Funnels Teenagers into Military Drone Programs

A Russian video game, "Pirluga," launched in 2022, uses drone combat to recruit teenagers into advanced tech competitions, ultimately funneling them into Russian military firms, some under international sanctions, raising ethical and legal concerns.

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Russia's Indoctrination and Deportation of Ukrainian Children

In occupied eastern Ukraine, Russia is implementing a systematic campaign to indoctrinate Ukrainian children, using pro-Russian propaganda, military training, and forced deportations to Russia, violating international humanitarian law and potentially creating long-term consequences for Ukraine.

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Six-Year-Old Among 16 Arrested for Myanmar Assassination

Myanmar security forces arrested a six-year-old girl and 15 others for the May 22 assassination of retired Brigadier General Cho Tun Aung in Yangon; the child's parents were also detained, and a little-known armed group claimed responsibility.

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Russia Exploits Ukrainian Youth in Terror Attacks

In Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, two teenagers were killed or maimed in March 2024 when remotely detonated bombs they'd built based on instructions from Russian intelligence via Telegram exploded; this is part of a broader pattern of Russia using social media to recruit and exploit Ukrainian youth in te...

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Child Recruitment in Colombia: Social Media's Role in Escalating Violence

In 2025, at least 21 children have been recruited into armed groups in Colombia, with reports ranging up to 140 cases, primarily in Cauca. Recruitment methods have evolved to include social media, particularly TikTok, where armed groups use viral audios and offers of money to attract youth; traditio...

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Russia's Indoctrination of Ukrainian Children: A Generation Lost?

In occupied Ukraine, Russia systematically indoctrinates Ukrainian children through military training and propaganda, exemplified by Vladyslav Rudenko's abduction and forced participation in a paramilitary program; this is part of a broader pattern of Russification and suppression of Ukrainian ident...

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