The United Nations remains virtually helpless as an increasing number of armed groups - described as 'non-state actors' - continue to exploit, abuse and deliberately harm children in battle zones in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
- Groups of girls, en route to school, are being attacked by militants by throwing acid on their faces.
- Insurgents are strapping explosives to young girls and remotely detonating them as they approach Iraqi army command posts.
Global Issues: “Social, Political,
Economic and Environmental Issues That Affect Us All.” (2009). Retrieved from <p><a href="http://www.globalissues.org/news/2009/04/29/1351">Rights: Recruiters of Child Soldiers Defy U.N. Pressure</a>, <cite>Inter Press Service</cite>, Wednesday, April 29, 2009 (posted by Global Issues)</p>
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