A national official on Thursday said child labour in South Sudan takes the worst degree of exploitation through commercial sex in hospitality centres including hotels, lodges and restaurants.
Child Labour Inspector Sunday Morris told CRN that children are engaged in hazardous work like children waitresses in hotels working until late night only to be used for prostitution.
She cited child labour in the construction industry subjecting children to extremely heavy work.
The Inspector described critical cases of child labour in the country including employment of children as mini-bus conductors, plastic bottles’ collectors and vehicle cleaners.
Ms Morris lamented that child labour in South Sudan denies children education opportunities for better future.
The Inspector said the Labour Ministry was waiting for Child Labour Bill to be passed into law to take immediate action against detrimental child labour in South Sudan.
Ms Morris added that parliament is still sitting on labour bills, making the ministry unable to tackle labour issues legally.
The official attributed child labour to poverty, calling on adults to take care of children.
Ms Morris made the statement on Thursday marking the World Day against Child Labour in Juba.