SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2013, para. 21

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Document type
SRSG report
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A growing body of reporting also contributes to an enhanced understanding of the multiple indirect adverse effects of drone strikes on children. Boys and girls have been the victims of drone strikes on schools, funeral processions and other community gatherings. Drone attacks have also led to weakening of the social fabric and of community protection mechanisms.
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
  • Violence
Person(s) affected
  • Boys
  • Children
  • Girls
Year
2013
Paragraph type
Other
Paragraph number
21