Call to discharge child soldiers

A human rights group has urged Burma’s military government to immediately discharge child soldiers from its army after a UN panel found that the practice was widespread there, in violation of international laws.

Call to discharge child soldiers

A human rights group has urged Burma’s military government to immediately discharge child soldiers from its army after a UN panel found that the practice was widespread there, in violation of international laws.

New York-based Human Rights Watch said 20% or more of Burma’s soldiers on active duty are under the age of 18.

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