United Nations Children Fund, UNICEF urges South Sudan government and SPLM/A-In-Opposition to demobilise thousands of armed children.
UNICEF reports that between 15 and 16 thousand children have been used by forces in South Sudan.
The agency says it is working with the government, partners and different actors to ensure that armed children are released.
UNICEF provided mental and physical support to 1000 children released in Pibor.