Four countries where child soldiers are still recruited
A child soldier is anyone under age 18 “who is or who has been recruited or used by an armed force or armed group in any capacity”. PHOTO | FILE
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The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) made the pledge during talks in Cuba aimed at ending its five-decade war against successive governments. The administration of Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and the FARC now need to decide upon the terms under which the child soldiers will be reintegrated into civilian life.
