Colombia issues lengthy sentences against ELN rebel leaders for recruiting children
A judge on Monday sentenced in absentia 11 commanders of Colombia's largest remaining rebel group to prison for recruiting 60 children as young as 8 into their ranks between 2004 and 2018.
TL;DR
- 11 rebel commanders sentenced in absentia.
- Sentences for recruiting 60 children.
- Recruited children were as young as 8.
- Recruitment occurred between 2004 and 2018.