The Children Rights in the Arrangement of Suicide Operations Case Study: ISIS

Abstract

Children are one of the greatest victims of terrorist attacks and are subject to severe mental and physical harm. Using minors in terrorist actions and suicide operations, ISIS generates extensive moral and physical consequences for the children in addition to psychological ramifications. ISIS differs from other terrorist groups in how it influences children. It regards children as the primary source of its survival. It trains them to carry out suicide operations and terrorist attacks voluntarily. Thus, measures must be adopted to deter ISIS from incorporating and training children. The existing international documents are essential and influential in protecting minors.However, these documents lack effective sanctions. Eliminating the gaps and ambiguities in protecting children involved in suicide operations requires the effort of all members of the international community, collaboration, and solidarity among the international organizations and NGOs to promote the rights of vulnerable groups, such as children. Undoubtedly, the development of international law that has acquired a more humane face can accelerate this trend. International judicial bodies can also contribute to the cooperation and solidarity among the members of the international community.

Keywords

• child rights
• suicide operations
• child soldier
• international humanitarian law
• isil