armed groups

The peace agreement includes security arrangements, land ownership, power-sharing, wealth-sharing, the return of refugees, accountability and reconciliation.

The reintegration programme costs $2,000 per child, providing a dedicated social worker, family tracing and reunification, education, and other vital services to help children rebuild their lives.

Twenty-three boys and two girls were released from Nigerian Army administrative custody after being cleared of suspected ties with armed groups.

A total of 894 children, including 106 girls, were released from the ranks of the Civilian Joint Task Force in Maiduguri, north-east Nigeria as part of its commitment to end and prevent the recruitment and use of children.