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Human rights


HR/CN/864
20 April 1998


Press Release
HR/CN/864


HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION CONTINUES DICUSSION OF CHILDREN'S RIGHTS, FOCUSING ON PARTICIPATION IN ARMED CONFLICT, PREVENTING EXPLOITATION

19980420 (Reissued as received.)

GENEVA, 16 April (UN Information Service) -- The age-limit for participation in hostilities was among the issues raised this evening, as the Commission on Human Rights continued a debate on the protection of children around the world.