Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-01-14 10:17:31 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 770CFC5E1561C8C903C8793AD103093CB5A8D5E10580AB1C438645EA538B8E31
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Original Note:
Additional Protocols I and II of IHL prohibit the recruitment of children under 15 years of age. As applies to the Houthis: “Armed groups that are distinct from the armed forces of a State should not, under any circumstances, recruit persons under the age of 18 years.” https://childrenandarmedconflict.un.org/six-grave-violations/child-soldiers/ https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/customary-ihl/v1/rule136
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