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UN records the highest number of 'grave violations' against children in conflicts

21 Sept 03:13 Key points summarised by AI

UNICEF verified over 27,000 "grave violations" against children in conflicts in 2022, marking the highest number since monitoring began in 2005.
The conflicts between Israeli and Palestinians, in Congo, and Somalia put the most children in peril, with significant concerns also raised for Haiti, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Mozambique, and Ukraine.
Violations encompass recruitment, killings, sexual violence, abductions, and attacks on schools and hospitals; while armed groups committed 50% of violations, governments were primary perpetrators of killing/maiming and attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Russia was added to the UN blacklist for killing children and attacking schools/hospitals in Ukraine, but Israel was not, despite recorded violations against Palestinian children.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.