New York, USA, 08.10.08 - Under a new law signed by US President George Bush, leaders of military forces and armed groups in Chad who have recruited child soldiers may be arrested and prosecuted in the United States. Children in Sudanese refugee camps in eastern Chad are also subject to recruitment.

Although the government reached a formal agreement with UNICEF in May 2007 to demobilize all children, the result has been negligible. At least six parties to the conflict in Chad are currently in violation of international laws prohibiting the recruitment and use of child soldiers.