SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2015, para. 65
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The Special Representative calls upon Member States to consider alternatives to the deprivation of liberty of children for their alleged or actual association with armed groups or as part of counter-terrorism measures. She calls upon Member States to treat children associated with armed groups primarily as victims and to ensure that the deprivation of liberty, for any purpose whatsoever, should be a last resort and for the shortest time possible.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict