Colombia's Petro Refuses to Halt Airstrikes Amid Child Deaths

Colombias human rights ombudswoman, Iris Marín, urges President Petro to halt airstrikes after at least twelve minors killed in military operations. Despite international condemnation and Maríns plea, Petro refuses to suspend strikes, citing the risk of child recruitment by criminal groups. The UN human rights office calls child recruitment a war crime, while Petro plans to denounce rebel leader Ivan Mordisco in the International Criminal Court. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.