Child Soldiers – The Diplomatic Envoy

Saturday, September 23, 2023

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Madison Feser February 14, 2018January 22, 2021 0 Comments Child Marriage, Suicide Bombers, Child Soldiers

Focus on Child Soldiers: Nigeria

In one three month period of 2016, 13 children, between 11 and 17 years old, were killed by Nigerian authorities after falsely being identified as suicide bombers.

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Alyssa Tolentino February 14, 2018January 22, 2021 0 Comments Child Soldiers, UN Budget Cuts, Shrinking School Enrollment

Focus on Child Soldiers: South Sudan

Years of conflict in and around South Sudan bred a generation made to fight, rebels and government forces have conscripted more than 17,000 children to fight.

Focus February 2018 Child Soldiers 2018

Abigail Cordaro February 14, 2018January 22, 2021 0 Comments Child Soldiers, David M. Crane, Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone

Focus on Child Soldiers: Sierra Leone

Rebel groups were funded in large part by former Liberian president Charles Taylor, who conducted the illegal trade of conflict, or “blood,” diamonds to finance the rebel groups in domestic conflict areas.

Focus February 2018 Child Soldiers 2018

Anthony Tokarz February 14, 2018January 22, 2021 0 Comments Child Soldiers, Burma, Human Trafficking

Focus on Child Soldiers: Burma

The Burmese military has operated counter-insurgency operations non-stop since its establishment in 1948, and has many powerful rivals for territorial control.