Minnawi warns his fighters against the use of child soldiers in Darfur

(Sudan Tribune) – The Sudan Liberation Movement led by Minni Minnawi (SLM-MM) reiterated its commitment to international standards prohibiting the use of children as soldiers and warned that disciplinary measures will be taken against the violation of this directive. “The Leadership of SLM/A fully adheres to the international norms and standards protecting child against violations including recruitment and use of the child soldiers by all parties to conflict and hereby instructs the following Command order,” reads a directive signed by Minni Minnawi extended to Sudan Tribune on Tuesday.

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