UN report names Nigeria among top 5 countries for child soldier recruitment

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Nigeria is among the top five countries for child soldier recruitment, according to a UN report. The UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict highlighted that over 7,400 children were recruited or used by armed groups in 2024 alone, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Syria, and Myanmar also listed. The report emphasizes the devastating impact on children's lives and the need for prevention, education, and accountability to protect childhoods and ensure sustainable peace.


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