# Tigray rebel groups ‘forcibly recruiting boys as young as 15’ as fighting spreads

- Published: 2026-10-06T05:15:02.589Z
- Updated: 2026-10-06T05:15:02.589Z
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- Topics: Conflict, war and peace
- Involves: Amhara militias, Eritrean Defence Forces, Tigray People’s Liberation Front, Tigray conflict, Tigray rebel groups, Tigray region, men and boys between the ages of 15 and 65

## How it developed

- 2026-10-06T05:15:02.589Z - The Guardian World: [Tigray rebel groups ‘forcibly recruiting boys as young as 15’ as fighting spreads](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/oct/06/ethiopia-tigray-conflict-tplf-rebels-forcibly-recruit-boys-war-crimes)

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