Statement by Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN): “The Minors the Molano Recruits”

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COUNTRY:

Colombia

DOCUMENT TYPE:

Other

YEAR ADOPTED:

2021

Description

This statement was published by Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) on November 29, 2021. The statement accuses the Colombian government of recruiting and using children as part of the State’s military forces. The statement asserts that such acts violate the rights of minors and also asserts that ELN respects the life and integrity of minors.

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