14 Sept 11 - Child Disarmament programme begins in West Darfur

14 Sep 2011

14 Sept 11 - Child Disarmament programme begins in West Darfur

14 September 2011 -- The Sudan Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration in collaboration with West Darfur DDR Commission, UNICEF with the support of UNAMID launched on 13 September a demobilization campaign in El Geneina, West Darfur, where approximately 350 minor ex-combatants are expected to participate over the coming days.

The former child soldiers come from the Justice and Equality Movement/Peace Wing, Sudan Liberation Army/ Mustafa Terab and the Liberation and Reform Movement. The participants will undergo a security screening, medical examination and psychological assessment. They will also attend workshop on HIV/AIDs organized by UNAMID.