Jihad from the cradle

In the territories of Syria and Iraq, liberated from the militants of the terrorist group "Islamic State" (ig, is prohibited in russia), are children, turned into religious fanatics. They are called "Cubs of the caliphate". Some believe these teens forced victims, others a full-fledged terrorists. What is the fate of minors who participated in the brutal executions and bloody terrorist attacks, found out "Tape. Ru". Part of the image was blurred in order not to violate the legislation of the Russian territories of Syria and Iraq, liberated from the militants of the terrorist group "Islamic State" (ig, is prohibited in russia), are children, turned into religious fanatics.

They are called "Cubs of the caliphate". Some believe these teens forced victims, others a full-fledged terrorists. What is the fate of minors who participated in the brutal executions and bloody terrorist attacks, found out "Tape. Ru". "These children aren't victims. They mercilessly killed our family and friends.

They also deserve death" — leads words of the economist, one of the leaders of the armed syrian opposition, calling as soon as possible to deal with young terrorists who forcibly or willingly came under the banner of the "Islamic State". With such radical calls are the representatives of the community, witnesses of the atrocities these young people. Many local residents believe that the minor fighters, not dead on the battlefield, should be in prison. "As practice shows, the penitentiary only create the ideal soil for the emergence of a new generation of militants. Currently in Iraqi jails, about two thousand juveniles convicted of aiding ISIS. In prison there is no possibility to resist further radicalization of youth.

According to human rights activists, children in prison, complain that they are being tortured. Abandoned and subjected to rough handling, as adults, they are even stronger hate this state," writes the economist. The army of the caliph of sokolnicheskaya teenagers fighting on the side of the extremists, hard to say. As noted by the brookings institute, citing data from the un national armies of seven countries and 50 armed groups around the world recruit thousands of children to participate in hostilities. Most boys, especially in the middle east, but in the world 40 percent of recruited children were girls. Juveniles were widely involved in domestic armed conflicts in African countries.

Of warring children spoke as "The most dreaded disease of Africa. " in freetown, during the civil war in sierra leone, about eight thousand people were mutilated by groups of young militants of the so-called "West side boys". More than half of the personnel of the military forces of the democratic republic of the congo — tens of thousands of people — is under 18 years of age. In uganda, nearly 70 percent of the nationalist rebel group "Lord's resistance army" are children and teenagers. However, most actively recruiting "Young people" the militants of the terrorist group "Islamic State". Minor jihadists give blood for the wounded extremists patrolled the streets, guarded and executed the prisoners, make bombs, commit suicide or engage in extremist activities of other children. Different things happen.

Recruit in mosques or on the streets. In the territories controlled by ISIS, are the so-called "Media points of enlightenment", where the extremists show the kids the promotional videos, treat biscuits, sweets, fizzy drinks, hand out brochures and cds. Since most of the schools closed, the boys who have nothing better to do, willingly join the rebels. Others join the ranks of the terrorists against their will, the militants take it by force, or sell the parents. For one child the family receives a monthly $ 200. Rehabilitation of"Former child extremists can return to normal life.

For example, the ngor mayol. Now he works in a shop in the us state of georgia, — with enthusiasm the american tv channel cnn. — when he was 15, he fought on the side of the rebels against the government of Sudan". Recruitment starts in mosques and on the streets. Part of the image was blurred in order not to violate the legislation of the Russian Federation"I lived where human flesh was the only food for birds and insects (. ) the faces of my friends who died in the conflict, constantly come to mind, but i do not regret that participated in the fight.

Proud of defending the territory of South Sudan," mail. According to him, he managed to cope with psychological trauma and to start a new life without special rehabilitation. However, in most cases, children need skilled care. Such assistance is provided by charitable organizations, for example, child soldier international. There are various programmes undertaken by the un.

Their main principle: "The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration". First of all, children-fighters need to be protected from the influence of extremists. Adolescents usually return to their families, but if the parents themselves gave them into the hands of the insurgents, juveniles are sent to special rehabilitation centers. The most difficult stage of reintegration. Juvenile terrorists will have to work with psychologists or even psychiatrists.

They still often feel alienated. Adolescents difficult to start a new life there, where many remember the atrocities committed by them. In rehabilitation programs get only a few thousand children a year, is a tiny part. Many people are afraid to seek help, fearing that they would be arrested, government forces or desertion will kill the extremists. Iraqi and syrian authorities to seriously consider the creation of programs for the rehabilitation of children who fought for ISIS. "Former "Lions of the caliphate" can turn into a professional repair of air conditioners, mobile phones, hairdressers or mechanics.

However, this is still far away. Need a lot of time and money to create jobs in countries with high unemployment and corruption. In the territories cleared of militants, already open schools. However, it is very difficult to find qualified teachers who can work with children, which has caused severe psychological trauma, victims of radicalization. Programs for the rehabilitation of these adolescents are seriously worried Western countries.

Largely it depends on them, you think "Cubs of the caliphate" to turn into ferocious lions of jihad," writes the british magazine the economist. Success is not guaranteed. The sad example of France. There was a similar program designed to help victims of the radicalization of the people to return to normal life. A year later, the authorities acknowledged the complete failure of this undertaking and turned the program.