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Millions of children suffering extreme violence in Pacific and East Timor

A child plays near a beach in Nauru, but not all childhoods are as idyllic for children in Pacific countries and East Timor.

A child plays near a beach in Nauru, but not all childhoods are as idyllic for children in Pacific countries and East Timor. Source: AAP

A new report has detailed shocking levels of physical violence and neglect of up to four million children of Pacific nations and East Timor.



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