Mali conflict leaves dangerous legacy for children
(BBC) – Unicef is launching a campaign in Mali to raise awareness among children of the dangers posed by explosives that have been left behind by rebels and soldiers. Link
(BBC) – Unicef is launching a campaign in Mali to raise awareness among children of the dangers posed by explosives that have been left behind by rebels and soldiers. Link
(Washington Times) — Extremists are using madrassas in Northern Mali to indoctrinate young people and recruit child soldiers. The Islamic radicals attacked Gao several times this week, their [...]
On July 5, 2011, the Secretary-General released his fourth report on the situation of children and armed conflict in Sudan. On July 9 2011, South Sudan gained independence from Sudan. Given the [...]
(International Business Times) – The armed conflict in northern Mali has disrupted access to education for hundreds of thousands of children in the region, according to the United Nations [...]
Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict introduced two new publications at the start of 2013, the note Working Methods 2006-2012: Strengthening the Impact of the Security Council Working Group [...]
(Save the Children) – Save the Children is warning that thousands of children displaced by the conflict in Mali face food shortages. Link
(AP) – Ten civilians including three children have been killed in fighting in the central Mali city of Konna between the Malian army backed by French forces and Islamist rebels, Human [...]
(United Nations) – Leaders and people involved in conflict in northern Mali are being urged by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to ensure children are not used in the conflict. Link
On 17 June 2013, the Security Council held its annual debate on children and armed conflict (S/PV.6980). Three United Nations officials and one NGO representative briefed the Council, after which [...]
(BBC) – The International Criminal Court has warned it may investigate allegations of atrocities committed in Mali since violence erupted there in January. Link