Lake Chad Basin
Grave Violations
- 2,959 grave violations against 1,708 children (723 boys, 970 girls, 15 sex unknown).
- 970 children were recruited and used.
- 87 were killedand maimed.
- Sexual violence was perpetrated against 338 children.
- Attacks on 14 schools and hospitals.
- 1,545 children were abducted.
- 5 incidents of the denial of humanitarian access were verified.
In Lac Province,
In Lac Province, 60 grave violations against 60 children (25 boys, 24 girls, 11 sex unknown).
2 children were recruited and used.
1 girl was victim of sexual violence.
23 boys, 23 girls, and 11 sex unknown children were abducted.
Current situation
The Lake Chad Basin continued to face a volatile crisis driven by persistent crossborder insecurity and armed groups’ activities. Armed groups continue to commit grave violations against children, including killing and maiming, abduction, recruitment and use, and sexual violence, with girls disproportionately affected. Their use of improvised explosive devices remains a key driver of killing and maiming, with increasingly sophisticated design. Abductions often expose children to further violations, including recruitment and sexual violence. These grave violations, alongside broader insecurity, contribute to wider child protection concerns such as family separation and long-term psychosocial distress.
Developments and Concerns
Concern for the increase in abductions of children by JAS and ISWAP.