UN backs shaming of those who use child soldiers
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UN backs shaming of those who use child soldiers

Karāchi : Pakistan | Sep 19, 2012 at 11:54 AM PDT
Source: Kansas City Star
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Security Council is backing the naming and shaming of governments and armed groups that recruit, kill or sexually attack children in armed conflicts.

The council approved the resolution over protests from Russia, China, Pakistan and Azerbaijan, which abstained from the 11-0 vote.

The resolution...

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