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GAZA: More civilians, including children, killed by Israeli strikes since truce collapsed
20/Aug/2014 News
In six weeks of Israeli bombardment, the total Palestinian death toll is now over 2,040, with an additional 10,200 injuries.
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BAHRAIN: Children sentenced to life imprisonment
19/Aug/2014 News
Human rights group in Bahrain expresses grave concern over the ongoing targeting and prosecution of children.
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GAZA: True cost to family life by Israel's bombing
8/Aug/2014 News
Infographic created by NGO, B'Tselem, details members of families killed in 36 incidents in Gaza where civilian homes were bombed or shelled.
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USA: Inquiry finds a ‘culture of violence’ against teenage inmates at New York's Rikers Island
5/Aug/2014 News
Inquiry finds that the civil rights of male teenagers were violated and that there was no protection given to the boys from the rampant use of unnecessary and excessive force by correction officers.
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OPT: Five actions you can take to help Gaza
31/Jul/2014 News
DCI-Palestine has listed some simple actions which you can take to support Gaza. 
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OPT: Radio advert listing names of children killed in Gaza banned by Israeli government
24/Jul/2014 News
Human rights group B'Tselem will petition Israel's supreme court after advert was deemed to be 'politically controversial'.
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AUSTRALIA: High Court grants injunction over asylum seeker boat
7/Jul/2014 News
High Court prevents the return of 153 asylum seekers, including children, to Sri Lankan authorities over concerns about their safety.  
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CONFLITS ARMÉS : Rapport annuel du Représentant spécial sur les enfants et les conflits armés
7/Jul/2014 Publication
Le rapport annuel de la Représentante spéciale du Secrétaire général de l'ONU sur les enfants et les conflits armés rescence les cas d'enfants recrutés, tués, mutilés, victimes de violences sexuelles et d’autres violations graves dans 23 situations de conflit à travers le monde.
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ARMED CONFLICT: Child rights being violated in conflict situations with total impunity, says UN official
2/Jul/2014 News
UN Secretary-General’s annual report on children and armed conflict shows children were recruited and used, killed and maimed, victims of sexual violence and other grave violations in 23 country situations in 2013.
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IRAQ: Violence pulls in children, UN warns, as agencies scale up efforts to aid displaced
23/Jun/2014 News
Senior UN officials concerned that children are reportedly being recruited and used by militias by all sides in the Iraq conflict.
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