UNICEF envoy Chan urges support for S. Sudan ex-child soldiers

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for Japan Agnes Chan speaks at an event in Tokyo on April 13, 2015, about her visit to South Sudan, calling for support for former child soldiers in the war-torn African country. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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