US Certifies Turkey's Child Soldier Progress to Unlock Aid
Published Date: 8/15/2025
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Summary
The President has decided to give Turkey a pass on a law that usually stops U.S. aid to countries using child soldiers. This means Turkey is recognized for making real progress in fighting this problem, so the U.S. will keep working with them. This decision was made official in August 2025 and lets aid continue without interruption.
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Waiver Lets U.S. Aid Be Given to Turkey
On August 4, 2025, the President waived the restriction in section 404(a) of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008 for Turkey and certified that the Government of Turkey is taking effective and continuing steps to address the problem of child soldiers. This Presidential Determination (No. 2025-10) authorizes the waiver and directs submission to Congress and publication in the Federal Register.
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