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 12

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