UN warns of increased risk of child recruitment by armed groups in Colombia following earthquake

The United Nations warned on Friday that the recent earthquake in Colombia has exacerbated the risk of child recruitment by armed groups in the Chocó and Valle del Cauca regions. These areas were already affected by armed conflict prior to the seismic event. According to the UN, thousands of children in these regions remain out of school due to the crisis caused by the earthquake and ongoing insecurity. This situation has significantly increased the vulnerability of children to recruitment by armed groups operating in the area.