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A new United Nations report states conflict-related abuses against children reached a record in 2024, with government forces responsible for the majority of violations for the first time.
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Who
United Nations, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, UN special representative Vanessa Frazier, government forces, armed groups
What
A new United Nations report states conflict-related abuses against children reached a record in 2024, with government forces responsible for the majority of violations for the first time.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:58:27 GMT · 13h 18m ago
Where
Global conflict zones ·
Why
The report attributes the rise in violations by government forces to impunity towards international law and changes in warfare, including the use of drones and wide-area explosives in densely populated areas.
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The UN report highlights a significant shift in child protection challenges, placing increased pressure on UN member states to address accountability for grave violations by government forces in conflict zones, potentially influencing international humanitarian law enforcement and military conduct.
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