As hundreds of fatigued Syrian rebel fighters desert the ranks of the opposition and many others are killed daily in battles in the countrys civil war, their positions are increasingly filled by teenagers. The Syrian Network for Human Rights estimates there are about 5,300 child fighters among the opposition, not including extremist groups such as Al Qaeda-linked Al Nusra Front or Islamic State, and 2,000 with pro-government forces, most between the ages of 14 and 17.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 11:20:48 +0000
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