(BBC) – The Colombian defence ministry says it has rescued eight child soldiers recruited by the National Liberation Army guerrilla group. The group were found during an army operation in a remote northern region, in which at least 12 rebel fighters were captured. The ELN has been fighting the government for more than five decades.
Colombia frees eight child recruits from the ELN
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