The UN says the Burmese army is still one of the world's most prolific recruiters of child soldiers and is also guilty of engaging in sexual violence against children. (Source: HRW) UN Cites More Groups Using Child Soldiers In Report -- BBC
The UN has added two groups in Yemen and two in Iraq to its annual list of those recruiting or abusing children during armed conflicts.
During Yemen's recent civil war, as many as 15% of the pro-government militia and 20% of the Huthi rebels were made up of children, the UN says.
Even though that conflict was now over, nobody knew where the children were, said a UN special representative.
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More News On Child Soldiers
UN report warns of disturbing trend of attacks against schools during armed conflicts -- UN News Centre
UN chief: protect schools, hospitals from armed attack, stop recruiting child soldiers -- Canadian Press/AP
Burmese Army Still Recruits Children: UN -- The Irrawaddy
Child Soldiers Return to Congolese Wars -- Voice of America
Aid Workers Say Child Soldiers Involved in Escalating Somali Violence -- Voice of America
Life after war -- CNN
A tale of horror and hope in world of child soldiers -- Camden Advertiser
My Comment: The full UN report can be read here.
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