United Nations, Apr 19 (UNI) Two hundred and seven child soldiers have been released by armed groups in South Sudan, part of a series of planned discharges that should see nearly 1,000 children return home over the coming months.
The move, facilitated by United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), follows the release of 300 children by armed groups in early February.
“No child should ever have to pick up a weapon and fight” said Mahimbo Mdoe, the head of UNICEF programmes in the country.