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15 child soldiers released in South Sudan

15 children associated with armed forces and armed groups have been released in South Sudan. The boys ranging from 16 to 18 years of age were taken as prisoners of war during clashes in the northern parts of the country in 2019.

Two boys embrace at a ceremony for former child soldiers.

Critical support for former child soldiers in South Sudan at risk from lack of funding

900 children on verge of release could be left in limbo unless new funds are secured

Two former child soldiers wait during a reintegration ceremony.

6,000 children reunited with families after years of separation in South Sudan

Save the Children, UNICEF and partners have successfully reunited 6,000 children with their families after years of separation due to conflict. This is a milestone for the Family Tracing and Reunification (FTR) programme in South Sudan since the first reunification of 420 children in 2014.

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15 child soldiers released in South Sudan

Critical support for former child soldiers in South Sudan at risk from lack of funding

6,000 children reunited with families after years of separation in South Sudan

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