UN reports Nigeria among nations with highest child soldier recruitment

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Nigeria is among countries with the highest child soldier recruitment, the UN reported. The UN's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict highlighted Nigeria alongside DRC, Somalia, Syria, and Myanmar as nations with prevalent child violations. Thousands are recruited annually. The UN works on prevention, reintegration, and accountability to protect children from armed groups and restore their childhoods.


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