The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Libya on Tuesday welcomed a vote by Libya’s House of Representatives to raise the minimum age for recruitment into the armed forces from 17 to 18.
In a statement on its official Facebook page, UNICEF thanked the Libyan authorities for their cooperation and continued support for efforts to protect children and promote their rights.
The vote, held during an official parliamentary session on Monday in the southern city of Sebha, was the first official session of the House of Representatives held in the city.
UNICEF welcomes Libya’s vote to raise minimum military recruitment age to 18
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