Keeping The Spotlight On Africa’s Child Soldiers – Analysis
Wednesday, 8 January 2025 () By Naomi Haupt
As violence and instability rise, African countries must reaffirm their commitment to protecting children and support DDR initiatives.
Roughly 21 000 children have been recruited as soldiers by government forces and armed groups across Africa in the past five years. In 2020, around 337 million...
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