LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction
This chapter presents the review of considerable points of the existing
knowledge on interventions measures and their impacts on CHILD
TORTURE, INHUMAN AND REGARDING TREATMENT. The rationale of this
review is to offer a synopsis of significant literature available on the
subject. The review was aimed at identifying gaps in knowledge,
strengthen the researchers understanding of the impact of CHILD
TORTURE, INHUMAN AND REGARDING TREATMENT and therefore help to
decide what to focus on. The procedure involved searching and reviewing
literature to understand what is already done in the area and to facilitate
the researcher with related information to enrich the intended study. The
review rotates around scholarly articles, research reports, books, internet
materials and other resources related to CHILD TORTURE, INHUMAN AND
REGARDING TREATMENT. The review of literature has also brought about
better understanding of the research problem, the purpose and the focus
of the study and appropriate methods for data collection and analysis
♦Report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on
the Syrian Arab Republic
Violations of children’s rights
•Unlawful killings and injuries
Children continue to be the victims of shelling and aerial bombardments by
Government forces. Examples include attacks on Kaljabrin, Aleppo on 23 January;
ALHuwash, Hama on 7 February; Saa’sae, Damascus on 28 and 29 March; AlHoulah, Homs
on 29 March; and Sanamayn, Dara’a on 10 April. In late February, a 14-year old child
wasshot by a sniper positioned in the Ba’ath party offices in Dara’aAlBalad.
•Recruitment and use of children
Some armed groups recruit and use children for active participation in hostilities. A 14-year-
old boy from Homs underwent training in use of weapons with the Abu Yusef
