Pakistan, July 4 -- Myanmar's ruling junta claimed on Friday that it had already released 93 children from military service, responding to a recent UN report that accused it of widespread child recruitment. The military stated that it had conducted a verification process last year, which resulted in the discharge of these minors, who were also given financial support after their release.

The government-backed committee announced that only 18 suspected child recruitment cases remain under review. However, the junta did not clarify exactly when the 93 minors were released, raising concerns about transparency. The statement was published in the military's official newspaper, the Global New Light of Myanmar.

Last month, the United Nations r...