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Colombia issues lengthy sentences against ELN rebel leaders for recruiting children

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A Colombian judge has issued prison sentences against 11 ELN rebel leaders for recruiting 60 children aged 8 to 17 from 2004 to 2018. The commanders were convicted in absentia for enlisting minors into their ranks and some of the girls were reportedly sexually abused by the rebels.

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In Bogota, a judge sentenced in absentia 11 commanders of the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN) to prison for recruiting 60 children between the ages of 8 and 17 into their ranks from 2004 to 2018. The ELN, Colombia's largest remaining rebel group, was found guilty of this recruitment, which included instances of sexual abuse against some of the girls. This verdict is significant as it holds rebel leaders accountable for the exploitation of minors and marks a legal challenge against the use of child soldiers in conflict zones.

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“The articles describe different legal actions against rebel commanders: one extradition to the US under Colombia's new president, and sentencing in absentia for child recruitment by a judge.”

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“The articles describe different legal proceedings against rebel leaders: one extradition to the US for drug trafficking and terrorism, the other sentencing in absentia for child recruitment by a different group.”

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A judge on Monday sentenced in absentia 11 commanders of Colombia’s largest remaining rebel group to prison for recruiting 60 children into their ranks between 2004 and 2018. asserted

judge → sentence → 2004

The commanders of the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (ELN), or National Liberation Army, were found guilty of recruiting boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 17 into their ranks. asserted

commanders → find → ranks

Prosecutors said that some of the girls were sexually abused. asserted

some → say → girls

Colombia issues lengthy sentences against ELN rebel leaders for recruiting children

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