S. Sudan govt accuses rebel groups of recruiting child soldiers

A former child soldier holds a gun as they participate in a child soldiers' release ceremony, outside Yambio, South Sudan, on August 7, 2018. Authorities in South Sudan are accusing opposition rebel groups of enrolling child soldiers. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Juba,

Authorities in South Sudan are accusing opposition rebel groups of enrolling child soldiers, even as the country prepares to implement a historic peace deal next month.