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Colombiaabout 4 hours ago·Escalating·CRITICAL 80

UN warns: over 10,000 Colombians recruited as mercenaries in the past decade

The large number of recruited mercenaries poses significant security concerns for both Colombia and the regions they are deployed to.

A UN expert group reported a significant rise in the recruitment of Colombian mercenaries, with over 10,000 citizens, primarily former military and police personnel, hired abroad in the last decade. This trend is attributed to the increase in global armed conflicts, with lucrative offers enticing recruits.

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