December 4, 2012
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Africa: Countries Vow Not to Use Child Soldiers
Today, Bolivia, Comoros, Guinea Bissau, Kuwait and Yemen endorsed the 'Paris Commitments' to end the recruitment and use of children by armed forces and groups, bringing the list... Read more »
July 4, 2012
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Somalia: Govt Signs Action Plan to End Recruitment and Use of Children by Army
In the presence of the Somali delegation led by the Prime Minister and Speaker of the Transitional Federal Parliament,the Minister of Defense/ Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, Mr.... Read more »
June 12, 2012
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Africa: 52 Parties On Secretary-General's List of Shame On Children and Armed Conflict
The Secretary-General issued his annual report on children and armed conflict to the Security Council which gives an overview of the situation of girls and boys in conflict zones... Read more »
April 26, 2012
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Liberia: Taylor Judgement 'Groundbreaking' for Children [press release]
"Today's judgement against Charles Taylor is another groundbreaking achievement in prosecuting those who commit or are responsible for the most horrendous crimes against children,"... Read more »
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