Since 2016 at least 108 Palestinian children have been held in solitary confinement by Israeli forces. In one case, for a period of 30 days. In this special, immersive episode, former Palestinian child prisoner Mahmoud talks us through his experience of solitary confinement and its impact on his life. With thanks to DCI-Palestine Advocacy Officer Manar Al-Amleh for translating.

Childhood Under Occupation is a monthly podcast about child rights and international law, illustrated through the stories of children living in the occupied Palestinian territory and the work of Defense for Children International - Palestine. Through interviews with experts, field researchers and children, the podcast offers a rare, immersive experience of the lives of children living under occupation, including those detained in the Israeli military detention system, and the work of DCIP's lawyers, field researchers and advocacy staff to protect their rights.

This podcast is produced by Defense for Children International - Palestine

Music credits:

"Lost Frontier" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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