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Africa: 'Darkest Chapter' - Record Child Violations in 2025, With National Forces Leading the Way
In 2025, Africa set a record for the highest number of child victims in armed conflict, with national forces (soldiers and government troops) responsible for more grave violations than non-state armed groups for the first time.
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