Article: Colombian civil group endeavors to protect minors from armed groups

Colombian civil group endeavors to protect minors from armed groups

BOGOTA, April 17 (Xinhua) -- A civil organization in Colombia on Thursday called for a protest against the recruitment of minors by armed groups and drug trafficking rings in this South American country.

A protest, scheduled for April 26, is expected to draw the attention of people both at home and abroad to condemn the recruitment of minors by military blocs and drug groups, said a spokesman for the "I am Colombia" group.

Minors should not be objective to such ...

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