Improvised though it has been, officials argue that getting the paramilitaries to demobilise is an essential step towards ending the fighting in Colombia.
Tribal troubles aside, South Sudan also needs to demobilise thousands of soldiers, many of whom are without skills, but overly fond of extra-strength beer.
Unicef is calling for countries to demobilise all child soldiers, to provide support for their reintegration into society and to provide them with psychological and social care.