A UN expert group has reported a significant increase in the recruitment of Colombian mercenaries due to global armed conflicts, with over 10,000 citizens recruited abroad over the past decade.

<p> <img alt="Soldiers of the Colombian National Army at attention. Photo: AFP" height="80" src="https://en.mercopress.com/data/cache/noticias/109612/100x80/col.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0 12px 6px 0; border: 1px solid #333;" width="100" /> A UN expert group on mercenaries warned on Friday of a significant increase in the recruitment of Colombian mercenaries, driven by the proliferation of armed conflicts worldwide. After an 11-day visit to Colombia, the body estimate...