SRSG on children and armed conflict: Annual report 2012, para. 63
Paragraphe
Paragraph text
In 2011, 22 incidents were reported of children being used by armed groups to carry out suicide attacks in Afghanistan and Pakistan, including one 8-year-old girl and one 9-year-old girl. Some of those children were victim bombers, unknowingly carrying explosive packages.
Status juridique
Non-negotiated soft law
Organe
Special Representative of the Secretary-General for children and armed conflict