US Blacklists Nigeria Over Boko Haram's Use of Child Soldiers, Threatens Military Aid Cuts

The United States has added Nigeria to its Child Soldiers Prevention Act blacklist due to the ongoing recruitment and use of child combatants by Boko Haram. This designation threatens Nigeria's access to military training, weapons sales, defense financing, and other security assistance. The move highlights US concerns about child soldier use in Nigeria and signals potential consequences for military cooperation.

Originally published by gnews