U.S. Adds Nigeria to Child Soldiers List, Risking Military Aid Cuts
Nigeria has been placed on the United States’ 2026 list of countries where armed forces, security services or government-backed groups are identified as recruiting or using child soldiers. The designation may trigger restrictions on certain US military assistance, training, financing and sales of military equipment beginning October 1, unless a waiver or exception is granted. […]
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U.S. Adds Nigeria to Child Soldiers List, Risking Military Aid Cuts
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- October 14, 2026
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- Adam Omar