Colombia’s armed groups recruit children and train them in drone warfare, rights group says

According to a report published Monday by Human Rights Watch, drug gangs and rebel groups in Colombia are increasingly recruiting children to perform potentially lethal tasks. The armed groups are reportedly training these minors in drone warfare, which includes piloting explosives-laden drones.

The findings highlight an escalating tactical evolution among illegal armed factions in the region, exposing vulnerable youth to severe frontline dangers and direct participation in hostilities.