Over 2000 child soldiers were recruited and used in combat by the terrorist group, Boko Haram in 2016.

These statistics were provided on Tuesday by the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on the anniversary of the Paris commitments to end the use of children in conflict.

UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, said the exact data on the number of children used in armed conflict was difficult to ascertain because of the unlawful nature of the exercise.

“For instance, since 2013 an estimated 17,000 children have been recruited in South Sudan and up to 10,000 have been recruited in the Central African Republic (CAR).

“Similarly, nearly 2,000 children were recruited by Boko Haram in Nigeria and neighbouring countries last year alone, and there have been nearly 1,500 cases of child recruitment in Yemen since the conflict escalated in March 2015.

“We cannot give up the fight to end child recruitment,” the UNICEF chief said.

Lake offered estimates that tens of thousands under the age of 18 were being used in conflicts worldwide.

“It is not only about looking back at what has been accomplished; but looking forward to the work that remains to be done to support the children of war,” he said.

End To Child Recruitment

Adopted 10 years ago, the Paris commitments, together with the Paris Principles and Guidelines, lay out guidance for protecting children from recruitment and use by armed forces or armed groups.

The Paris Agreement also assists the release of child soldiers and their reintegration, with other vulnerable children affected by armed conflict in their communities.

“There has also been progress: since it was adopted, the number of countries endorsing the Paris commitments has nearly doubled from 58 countries in 2007 to 105 at present, signalling an increasing global commitment to end the use of children in conflict.

“Globally, more than 65,000 children have been released from armed forces and armed groups, including 20,000 in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

“Nearly 9,000 in the Central African Republic; and over 1,600 children in Chad. But more needs to be done,” the UNICEF chief said.

According to him, seeking to build on the current momentum, the Paris International Ministerial Conference on the Protection of Children in Armed Conflicts has appealed for unconditional release of all children without exception, and putting an end to child recruitment.

“It is also calling for increased resources to help reintegrate and educate children who have been released, and urgent action to protect internally displaced children, child refugees and migrants.

“As long as children are still affected by the fighting, we cannot give up the fight for the children,” Lake added.

http://www.channelstv.com/2017/02/21/unicef-boko-haram-recruited-over-2000-child-soldiers-in-2016/
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lalasticlala good morning hope you slept well

FP material here

sarrki come and see what you brothers have done

A Generation Almost Wasted. Our Problems Go Beyond Tribes & Religions

mykelmeezy:
lalasticlala good morning
hope you slept well


FP material here


sarrki come and see what you brothers have done

You actually needs thy lords prayer

It will help very well

It will help to stimulate the system that are obsolete in the base station

Boko haram stand for destruction of life .
I detest everything they stand for so is everyone
Aside the enemies of state that will always want to use it for political gain whenever a bomb goes off

Gej allowed Boko haram to grow he later went ahead to install the alleged pioneer sponsor of Boko haram as pdp chairman (life chairman ) and still supporting him against the wash of the party members.

Late Azazi Rip " pdp is Boko haram " & Boko Haram is Pdp.

In life,i strongly advice u dont be like the zombie above me. Always blaming and shying away from responsibility. Am pretty sure he shy away from his responsibility at home and probably blame his dad for all his error. 2000 Children,that means more bombing,all intelligent security in Nigeria should work with this info. be pro-active.

Too bad....

Your WhatsApp status has been"in a meeting"for the past 1 years....Are you discussing how to make 1dollars 1naira

And some eedioic sycophantic nitwits will come here to tell you the war against BH and imsurgency has been won and shout sai baba. Long live PMB.

Boko Haram is stronger than our galantless army. Like if you agree. Nigerian Army lacks the intelligence to conquer Boko Haram. Camp Zero destroyed with no armored tanks destroyed, no weapons recovered, all they recovered was a N500 quaran and a N400 black flag. Really cerebral for Buhari's followers

sarrki:
Boko haram stand for destruction of life .
I detest everything they stand for so is everyone
Aside the enemies of state that will always want to use it for political gain whenever a bomb goes off

Gej allowed Boko haram to grow he later went ahead to install the alleged pioneer sponsor of Boko haram as pdp chairman (life chairman ) and still supporting him against the wash of the party members.

Late Azazi Rip " pdp is Boko haram " & Boko Haram is Pdp.

blame the northern leaders and partially Islam for bokoharam and not gej...the only thing gej wanted for those kids was education whilst your dumb ass leaders promoted religion and hate..

A meat seller marries 4 wives and the 4 wives gives birth to a minimum of 4 children. The children ends up as almajiri, carrying plate up and down. We all are at risk .

When all they are taught is how some other religions worship idols and blaspheme their god even a new born baby there develops hatred for those other religion. They shud look at the condition of their land and hold their religious and political leaders responsible. DO I LOOK LIKE I CARE?

bayelsaowei:
blame the northern leaders and partially Islam for bokoharam and not gej...the only thing gej wanted for those kids was education whilst your dumb ass leaders promoted religion and hate..

why wasting your time on that guy,He is not worth your mention