Number of children recruited into South Sudanese conflict passes 17,000 – UNICEF
According to new figures released by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), some 1,300 children were recruited by armed forces and armed groups in 2016, bringing the total number of children used in conflict since 2013 to more than 17,000.
Number of children recruited into South Sudanese conflict passes 17,000 – UNICEF
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population