Nepal's Maoists Still Hold Child Soldiers

An estimated 6,000-9,000 child soldiers are believed to be kept in cantonment sites in Nepal by the Maoist forces despite a November 2006 peace agreement between the Nepalese government and the Maoists which specifically prohibits the enlistment or use of children under the age of 18. Under this agreement children were to be immediately "rescued" and given rehabilitation. The use of child soldiers also violates many international treaties, a discussion of which can be found here.

For more on the use of child soldiers in Nepal check out Human Rights Watch here.