Dafuri rebels sign a landmark child protection agreement

The largest rebel group in Darfur have signed an agreement committing to protect children affected by the conflict in Darfur.

The Justice and Equality Movement- or JEM - have agreed to work with UNICEF after mediation by the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue.

All parties in the conflict have been accused of recruiting underage soldiers.

BBC Focus on Africa's Hassan Arouni spoke to UNICEF's Sudan representative Nils Kastberg - who was a witness to the pledge made by JEM.