A child born into a community with a history of political unrest is at higher risk of abuse as they grow into a young adult.
Publié: 19 juillet 2026, 09:17 CEST
Senegalese peacekeepers on patrol in Bamako, Mali.
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Political violence refers to the use of force by groups pursuing political goals. It can include attacks on civilians, armed clashes, riots and explosions, all of which cause obvious and immediate harm.
But the effects of political violence can continue long after the violence itself has ended.
With time, different faces of violence and cruelty have become commonplace in many African countries over the years.
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