Myanmar has released 80 more child soldiers from military services and they were handed back to their parents, an official report said Tuesday.
The 80 minors constitute the 8th batch freed by the army since 2012, Xinhua reported.
The move signified the Myanmar military's commitment to ending recruitment of under-age children as soldiers.
Myanmar's armed forces last released 109 child soldiers from military service in Yangon in September this year.
The latest release has brought the total number of minors discharged from military service to 553.
Under a programme of protecting under-age children from military service, Myanmar signed an 18-month action plan with the UN's Country Task Force on Monitoring and Reporting in 2012, which was renewed to another six months in December 2013.
It is reported that action has been taken against more than 319 military officers for breaking recruitment rules.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app