Sourced fact
The News
Rights groups warn, according to Al Jazeera, that armed groups are increasingly recruiting children through social media.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, armed groups in Colombia are using social media as an effective tool to recruit children and transform them into fighting operatives. This practice is not new, but technological advancements allow these groups to reach a larger base of vulnerable youth. In the broader context, these tactics raise global concerns about protecting children from exploitative activities online.
