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Brown Demands Global Court for Crimes Against Children

3/12/2026

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Gordon Brown calls for an international criminal court for crimes against children and accountability for leaders responsible.
He cites the Shajareh Tayyebeh school bombing in Iran that killed 168 schoolgirls as a key example.
Brown argues current international law fails to protect educational facilities that are increasingly targeted in warfare.
The United Nations reports over 1,100 children killed or injured in Middle East violence, underscoring the need for stronger protections.

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Gordon Brown calls for an international criminal court for crimes against children and accountability for leaders responsible.
He cites the Shajareh Tayyebeh school bombing in Iran that killed 168 schoolgirls as a key example.
Brown argues current international law fails to protect educational facilities that are increasingly targeted in warfare.
The United Nations reports over 1,100 children killed or injured in Middle East violence, underscoring the need for stronger protections.