Cubs of the Caliphate: rehabilitating Islamic State's child fighters

While children who have been through war typically draw devastating pictures of the violence they have suffered, few show themselves as the perpetrators.

Mohammad (R), a 13 year-old fighter from the Free Syrian Army, aims his weapon as he runs from snipers loyal to the Syrian regime in Aleppo's Bustan al-Basha district October 29, 2013. Mohammad joined the Free Syrian Army after his father died during clashes with the Syrian regime. The gun he is usi

(photo credit: MOLHEM BARAKAT/REUTERS)

ByREUTERS

MARCH 8, 2018 10:27

Cubs of the Caliphate: rehabilitating Islamic State's child fighters

While children who have been through war typically draw devastating pictures of the violence they have suffered, few show themselves as the perpetrators.

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Cubs of the Caliphate: rehabilitating Islamic State's child fighters

While children who have been through war typically draw devastating pictures of the violence they have suffered, few show themselves as the perpetrators.

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