N’DJAMENA, 27 May 2009 (IRIN) – At least 85 minors are among 212 suspected rebels imprisoned by the Chadian government after recent clashes between rebels and the army in eastern Chad, according to UN Children’s Fund officials, who have visited the children.
After discussions with the government over access to the detainees, UNICEF officials on 26 May visited the prison to look into how many are under 18 and therefore protected by an international convention on child rights, which Chad has ratified.
“We discussed and agreed upon a preliminary list of 85 eligible children, including 12 who are wounded and receiving medical care,” UNICEF-Chad representative Marzio Babille told IRIN on 26 May. “In the next 24 to 48 hours we will pave the way for the [young detainees’] quick handover and a future free from fear.”
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