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Children and armed groups

In South Sudan

Some 19,000 children are used by armed forces and armed groups
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UNICEF estimates that some 19,000 children are used by armed forces and armed groups in South Sudan- a grave violation of children's rights.

Some 19,000 children are used by armed forces and armed groups

James was abducted by an armed group and forced to fight

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James, previously associated with an armed group is now back at school

James is no longer with the group, find out how he is doing today

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Mary's son was abducted and used by an armed group. Mary thought she would never see her son again.

Mary, was living her worst nightmare when James was abducted.

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Did you know that girls are also used by armed forces and armed groups?

Girls are also used by armed forces and armed groups and some are struggling with reintegration
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Mary is completing school in Yambio as part of the UNICEF reintegration programme for children used by armed forces and armed groups.

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Gabriel is riding his bike back and forth to the UNICEF supported vocational centre
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Rose is living at a UNICEF supported transit centre for children released from armed forces and armed groups
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Mark is a student at a UNICEF supported vocational centre in Yambio
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