Content_paragraphs:  MONUSCO verified 242 grave violations against children in Ituri, North Kivu,
  
  South Kivu, Tanganyika, Kasai and Kasai Central. A total of 23 children (20 boys and
  
  3 girls) were reportedly killed or maimed, including 15 killed by Djugu-based
  
  assailants in Djugu and Mahagi territories. Nine girls were raped or subjected to other
  
  forms of sexual violence in North Kivu and South Kivu. The Mission recorded
  
  185 children (151 boys and 34 girls) who escaped or were separated from armed
  
  groups, mostly from Mai-Mai Mazembe and NDC-R. Seven children were abducted
  
  and newly recruited to armed groups across the country. During clashes between
  
  CODECO elements and the FARDC, one hospital was damaged in Ituri and looted by
  
  FARDC soldiers.