SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2010, para. 8
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Detention of children for alleged association with armed groups or other threats to security remains a significant concern. This includes the use of administrative detention in several conflict scenarios. An unknown number of children have been captured, arrested and detained by security and law enforcement forces in contravention of international standards for juvenile justice.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict