The killing of child soldiers: The dilemma facing Gustavo Petro's government
A Colombian airstrike ordered by President Gustavo Petro killed 19 guerrillas, including at least seven forcibly recruited children, triggering a political crisis.
In Sudan, war is being waged on women and children
Civilians in Darfur and Sudan face systematic siege, sexual violence, child recruitment, starvation, and attacks on aid workers as the war enters its third year.
War is a business': the Colombian mercenaries at Sudan's battlefront
Colombian mercenaries contracted by the RSF are participating in Sudan's brutal civil war, including frontline combat and training child soldiers amid a massive humanitarian crisis.
For America's Congolese Diaspora, Peace Deals Offer Little Comfort
US interest in eastern DRC prioritizes investor deals over lasting peace, amid one of the world’s deadliest conflicts with millions killed and widespread abuses.
Never touched a gun': Colombia fighters step up child soldier recruitment
Marta, who lost her son to a dissident armed group, pleaded with officers for his release, facing threats instead. Hundreds of mothers share her plight.