A video posted by Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) circulated among Arab social media users, uncovers new evidence of the recruitment of children by Shi'i militias in Iraq. They are trained physically and educated ideologically, as the next generation in waiting to fight terror.
The video captures a brief interview with a male child, accompanying his father who has volunteered in the fight against the Islamic State. Struggling to manoeuvre his heavy weapon and stay balanced, an adult helps the young boy to fire live ammunition. When asked what about his activities, the boy proudly says, "today I am here to fight".
The video captures a brief interview with a male child, accompanying his father who has volunteered in the fight against the Islamic State. Struggling to manoeuvre his heavy weapon and stay balanced, an adult helps the young boy to fire live ammunition. When asked what about his activities, the boy proudly says, "today I am here to fight".