SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2012, para. 47
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[Explosive weapons: an emerging concern]: An emerging concern is the use of explosive weapons by Governments and non-State actors, especially in populated areas, which has a devastating impact on civilians, including children. A particular cause for concern has been the use of heavy explosive weapons that can have wide-area effects, such as multiple-launch rockets, high-explosive artillery and mortars, car bombs and other improvised explosive devices.
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict