U.N. Report: Syrian Children Are Being Tortured And Used As Human Shields

U.N. Report: Syrian Children Tortured, Used As Human Shields -- CNN

(CNN) -- The Syrian regime has used children as human shields and tortured youths whose parents are suspected dissidents, according to a U.N. report.

The report on children and armed conflict details accounts of juveniles allegedly abused by pro-government forces and came as a top U.N. official said the conflict in Syria has spiraled into a civil war.

"Yes, I think we can say that," U.N. peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous said when asked if Syria is in a civil war. "Clearly what is happening is that the government of Syria lost some large chunks of territory, several cities to the opposition, and wants to retake control."

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WNU Editor: The UN report on children being used as human shields is here.