353 children (339 boys, 14 girls) were recruited and used.
17 boys were captured and arrested during military operations for alleged association with armed groups.
Killing (107) and maiming (201) of 308 children (199 boys, 105 girls, 4 sex unknown).
22 girls were raped.
Attacks on schools (40) and hospitals (17).
69 children (62 boys, 7 girls) were abducted.
50 incidents of the denial of humanitarian access were verified.
Current situation
859 grave violations against 701 children (554 boys, 143 girls, 4 sex unknown).
Developments and Concerns
Concern over the increasing attacks on schools and hospitals, notably armed groups.
Concern regarding the emerging pattern of attacks on fuel and civilian infrastructure.
Concern regarding the continued high numbers of grave violations against children, especially killing and maiming, including the increasing use of explosive weapons in populated areas.
