H. Special protection measures
Refugee and displaced Children
40. The Committee commends the State Party for developing the Post Conflict Program
and the Milk and Porridge program to address the needs of children in emergency
situations. The Committee also commends that the State Party has undertaken
measures to returnee Angolan refugees from neighbouring countries.
41. The Committee notes from the State Party Report that the number of refugees
obtaining assistance has declined in 2012. The Committee is concerned about this
decrease as the number of refugees is reportedly on an increase aggravated by the
situation in the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo. The United Nations
reports show that the living condition of refugee camps is poor which is now
exacerbated by the food and water shortage in the southern region of the State
Party. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthens its efforts to
relocate and resettle refugees to other provinces where refugee children and their
parents can be accommodated in a better living conditions. Moreover, the
Committee encourages the State Party to improve the living conditions in refugee
camps by providing adequate food, and basic services such as education, health
and birth registration.
42. The Committee recommends that the State Party identifies unaccompanied minors
and provide them with support and assistance including family reunification.
Children in armed conflict
43. The Committee appreciates the efforts undertaken by the State Party for the
recovery and social reintegration of children involved and affected by the armed
conflict that took place in the State Party. The Committee also commends the
endorsement of the Safe School Declaration by the State Party. Even though peace
has been achieved in the State Party since 2002, there are devastations among the
population due to the long and protracted conflict, as it is reflected in the State Party
report. The impact of armed conflict has left many families separated and many
children orphaned. The Committee recommends that the State Party vigilantly works
in the prevention of armed conflict and the involvement of children in any hostilities.
Furthermore, the State Party is encouraged to address the remnants of armed
conflict by promoting peace and security, and supporting families that were affected
by the conflict.
Children in conflict with the law
44. The Committee commends that the State Party has adopted the Juvenile Court Law
and the Juvenile Court Procedure Code and established the Juvenile Custody
Commission and the Juvenile Court to improve juvenile justice administration.
However, the Committee is concerned that the Juvenile Court is operational only in
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