More than 200 child soldiers in South Sudan released: UN
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May 19, 2018 (JUBA) - Armed groups in South Sudan have released more than 200 children who have been serving as fighters, the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) said, amid estimates that there are some 19,000 child soldiers in the war-torn nation. The relMore than 200 child soldiers in South Sudan released: UN
May 19, 2018 (JUBA) - Armed groups in South Sudan have released more than 200 children who have been serving as fighters, the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) said, amid estimates that there are some 19,000 child soldiers in the war-torn nation. The release of the 210 child soldiers, a UN spokesperson said, brings the total number of underage fighters freed so far this year to 806. Farhan Haq said additional releases are expected in the coming months that could result in more than (...) - News / UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund, South Sudan Read more