SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2017, para. 22

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Document type
SRSG report
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In the reporting period, the Special Representative has engaged in extensive advocacy to protect children who have been deprived of their liberty for association with parties to conflict. Joint endeavours have helped to ensure appropriate protection of the rights of children separated from armed groups. For example, in the Sudan, following the Special Representative's visit and in the light of extensive efforts by many United Nations entities, 21 boys detained for their alleged association with a non-State armed group were released and pardoned by the President on 8 September 2016.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
SRSG: Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
  • Boys
  • Children
Year
2017
Paragraph type
Other
Paragraph number
22