FARC to remove child soldiers from ranks

The Colombian government says it has agreed a road map for the release of child soldiers from the ranks of the left-wing FARC rebels. The document drawn up at the peace talks in Havana will give priority to FARC recruits under the age of 15. They will be treated as victims of war and will […]

The Colombian government says it has agreed a road map for the release of child soldiers from the ranks of the left-wing FARC rebels. The document drawn up at the peace talks in Havana will give priority to FARC recruits under the age of 15.
They will be treated as victims of war and will be pardoned when Colombian law permits it.
The accord will extend to all fighters under 18 and the children will be returned to their families if possible.
The FARC agreed to help identify the children and organise their departure from their military hideouts.