United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has revealed that 1,140 grave violations affecting 56 children were documented in Libya during 2025, according to his annual report on children and armed conflict.

The report stated that the violations included killing and maiming, recruitment and use of children in armed conflict, as well as the detention of children over their alleged association with armed groups. It noted that most child casualties were caused by explosive remnants of war.

According to the report, child recruitment was attributed to a number of armed and security actors, while various parties were also found responsible for verified cases of child killings and injuries during the reporting period.

The United Nations further documented 1,084 incidents related to the denial or obstruction of humanitarian access, expressing concern over continuing restrictions on humanitarian operations and the growing impact of conflict on children.

Guterres called on the relevant authorities and stakeholders to strengthen child protection measures, end the detention of children, facilitate humanitarian access, and take effective steps to prevent child recruitment and protect children from exploitation and trafficking.