Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Defence of Children International - Palestine

DCI’s Detention Bulletin for April was released today. Some key points to note in this issue are:

· The number of children in Israeli military detention increased by 7 percent in April.

· The number of young children (12-15 years) in military detention also increased by 7 percent in April.

· The number of children held in military detention since December has increased by 63 percent.

· An interview with Jeff Halper discussing the possible annexation of 60 percent of the West Bank.

· New DCI report looks at the recruitment of children by the Israeli army and Palestinian armed groups.

· New DCI submission to the UN Committee against Torture.

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