Some are as young as five, and in their hands are not toys but weapons of death. Their minds are not on images like cartoon characters and toys, but military fatigues and blood.
These are the child soldiers of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
"I have met child soldiers once or twice," Mr Abu Mohammed, a resident of Mosul, Iraq, told USA Today.
Shocking videos show adult trainers beating children with sticks and forcing them to break concrete blocks over their heads during martial arts training.
They are also shown being taught how to detain prisoners.
"One of those soldiers was only five years old and carrying a weapon. I was shocked."
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