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United States places Nigeria on Child Soldiers Prevention Act blacklist
The United States has blacklisted Nigeria under the Child Soldiers Prevention Act due to the involvement of children by terror groups.
This designation may result in reduced military training, fewer weapons sales, and less foreign military financing for the country. The move follows the use of child soldiers by various terrorist organizations.
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