Colombia’s armed groups recruit children and train them in drone warfare, rights group says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-s-armed-groups-recruit-children-and-train-them-in-drone-warfare-rights-group-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Armed groups in Colombia recruit children for drone warfarehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-s-armed-groups-recruit-children-and-train-them-in-drone-warfare-rights-group-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/colombia-s-armed-groups-recruit-children-and-train-them-in-drone-warfare-rights-group-says#u50070Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:46:18 +0000Armed groups in Colombia are recruiting children and training them in drone warfare using gamified methods. Human Rights Watch reports that these groups utilize Facebook and TikTok algorithms to promote content and lure minors into their ranks. The integration of gaming mechanics into military training suggests a shift in how these organizations prepare child soldiers for combat operations. This strategy combines social media outreach with technical training to modernize the capabilities of irregular forces in the region.Why it mattersChild recruitment is a long-standing issue in Colombia&#039