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UN Report Highlights Unprecedented Violations Against Children in Conflict Zones

The annual report lists Israel, Sudan, and Congo among the worst offenders, with a significant rise in child casualties and rights abuses.

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A displaced Palestinian boy is splashing his face with water in front of his tent during a heatwave in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on June 11, 2024.
eople salvage belongings amid the rubble of a damaged building following strikes on Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, November 12, 2023.

Overview

  • The report documented a 21% increase in grave violations against children in 2023, with over 30,000 incidents verified.
  • Israel was named the largest single contributor to child rights violations, with over 5,700 cases attributed to its forces.
  • Sudan saw a 480% increase in violations against children amid ongoing conflict, leading to its inclusion on the UN blacklist.
  • The Democratic Republic of Congo faces worsening conditions as UN peacekeepers withdraw, leaving children vulnerable to escalating violence.
  • The report also highlighted significant abuses in Gaza, Myanmar, and Ukraine, with calls for all parties to cease military use of schools and hospitals.