UN Report Highlights Unprecedented Violations Against Children in Conflict Zones

The annual report lists Israel, Sudan, and Congo among the worst offenders, with a significant rise in child casualties and rights abuses.

The report documented a 21% increase in grave violations against children in 2023, with over 30,000 incidents verified.
Israel was named the largest single contributor to child rights violations, with over 5,700 cases attributed to its forces.
Sudan saw a 480% increase in violations against children amid ongoing conflict, leading to its inclusion on the UN blacklist.
The Democratic Republic of Congo faces worsening conditions as UN peacekeepers withdraw, leaving children vulnerable to escalating violence.
The report also highlighted significant abuses in Gaza, Myanmar, and Ukraine, with calls for all parties to cease military use of schools and hospitals.