Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict

South Sudan: Commitment to End Recruitment of Child Soldiers
27/Jun/2014 News
[25 June 2014] - In a ceremony at the headquarters of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) lead by President Kiir in...
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Syria: Armed Groups Send Children into Battle
24/Jun/2014 News
Non-state armed groups in Syria have used children as young as 15 to fight in battles.
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Armed conflict: Child rape addressed at summit on ending sexual violence in conflict
16/Jun/2014 News
Children are 'soft targets' who are particularly vulnerable and such crimes often go unreported, says UN special representative.
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UK: 'Army of children': British armed forces criticised for recruiting boy soldiers aged 16... alongside North Korea and Iran
28/May/2014 News
At least 20 soldiers aged 17 are known to have served in Afghanistan and Iraq due to errors by the MoD
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ARMED CONFLICT: UN launches guide on attacks against schools, hospitals
22/May/2014 News
21 May 2014 – Every child has a right to education and health, the United Nations today said launching a guidance note to...
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AFGHANISTAN: 545 children killed in Afghan conflict last year
15/May/2014 News
The latest United Nations (UN) report reveals that the Afghan conflict claimed lives of at least 545 children and injured a total of 1,149 others last year.
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SOUTH SUDAN: Bentiu massacre is game-changer in South Sudan conflict, says UN official
25/Apr/2014 News
UN says rebels slaughtered hundreds of people when they seized capital of Unity state, urged on by hate speech on radio.
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INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE: DR CONGO militia leader appeals ICC conviction
11/Apr/2014 News
[10 April 2014] - The International Criminal Court (ICC) [official website] announced Wednesday that Congolese militia...
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INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE: DR CONGO militia leader appeals ICC conviction
11/Apr/2014 News
[10 April 2014] - The International Criminal Court (ICC) [official website] announced Wednesday that Congolese militia...
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ARMED CONFLICT: UN envoy details grave violations against children in conflict areas
20/Mar/2014 News
[13 March 2014] – Armed conflicts have intensified recently in Syria and other countries, making such places increasingly...
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