UN: Children Victimized in World Conflicts -- Voice of America
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations says thousands of children have been killed, injured, tortured or recruited into militias and armies in the past year as a result of armed conflicts. In its annual report on the situation, the world body notes progress in some states, but a worsening situation in others, such as Mali, Syria and the Central African Republic.
The report chronicles violations in 21 countries during 2012 and includes Mali for the first time.
It focuses on six violations - recruitment and use of children in armed conflict, maiming and killing, abduction, sexual violence, denial of access for humanitarians, and attacks on schools and hospitals.
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More News On The UN Report That Children Are Being Victimized In The World's Conflicts
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UN adds Syria, Mali groups to child recruiters list -- USA Today
Thousands of children killed in Syria, UN study says -- BBC
U.N. says Syrian government and rebels recruit children to fight -- Reuters
Update: This UN report omits the role that Hamas plays in recruiting child soldiers.
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