Tag #Child Soldiers

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Over 850 Children Recruited by Armed Groups in Colombia's Cauca Region

In Colombia's Cauca region, over 850 children have been recruited by armed groups since 2020, many lured by promises of material goods or medical care, due to the lack of economic opportunities and the resurgence of violence after a 2016 peace deal. This action is weakening the community and threate...

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Haiti's Gang Violence: A Humanitarian Crisis Amidst UN Mission Challenges

Gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has claimed 5,000 lives this year, leaving 760,000 children on the brink of starvation and forcing hospitals to contend with clashes between police and gangs; a UN-backed Kenyan mission is struggling to quell the violence despite facing significant challenges.

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Zero Hunger
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Record High Child Rights Violations in War Zones

A UNICEF report reveals that one in six children live in war zones, facing risks such as bombings, famine, and disease; 32,990 severe child rights violations were documented in 2023, a record high, with the situation especially dire in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan.

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Haiti's Child Soldiers: A 70% Increase in Gang Violence

In Haiti's gang-controlled Port-au-Prince, children as young as nine are forced into armed combat, comprising roughly half of the gangs' fighting force, a 70% increase this past year, while over 700,000 have fled their homes due to gang violence.

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Iran Recruits Children for Attacks on Israeli Targets in Europe

Iran is recruiting children as young as 13 to conduct attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets across Europe, a tactic employed amid diminishing regional influence and following setbacks to Iranian proxies in recent months, impacting countries including Sweden, Belgium, and Norway.

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Haiti's Child Soldier Crisis

The number of children recruited by armed gangs in Haiti has increased dramatically, leading to a severe child protection crisis.

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