Who will demobilize children in Southern Sudan?
– The DDR authorities are responsible for all child demobilization in Southern Sudan. Child demobilization will be carried out by regional teams of the DDR Authorities. The teams will be headed by Regional Child DDR Officers who will lead local Implementation teams, comprising local military and civil authorities, to demobilize children. Identification and verification – The DDR authorities will identify children for demobilization together with senior military officers. The DDR authorities will carry out verification at barracks that all children have been removed. The DDR authorities can also receive reports from individuals and organizations if children have not been demobilized. The DDR authorities will pay particular attention identification of girls associated with armed forces, as experience shows that this group is often missed. Registration – The DDR authorities will register children associated with armed groups and forces, as teams from the DDR authorities reach armed forces
