UN warns that damage to schools in Colombia increases the risk of child recruitment
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The United Nations resident coordinator in Colombia, Maria José Torres, issued a warning regarding the vulnerability of children following a natural disaster. Speaking in New York on Friday, August 28, Torres reported that approximately 4,000 schools in Colombia sustained damage from an earthquake.
The damage to these educational facilities has significantly heightened the risk of child recruitment by armed groups operating in the region. The disruption of the school system leaves children exposed, underscoring the critical protective role that educational infrastructure plays in conflict-affected areas of the country.
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Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) (AR)Focuses on UN warnings regarding earthquake damage and armed group recruitment.
Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) (DO)Focuses on localized school closures resulting from a multi-day community and teacher conflict.
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