The UN is seriously concerned by the record number of child victims in Syria

In 2016 in Syria has killed more than 650 children.

The UN children’s Fund UNICEF published a report according to which in 2016 in Syria has killed a record number of children. In just the past year in Syria have killed more than 650 children.

The report notes that hundreds of minors have died from diseases that could be cured with the necessary medicines and medical care.

Directly in the premises of the schools or near them in the past year have killed at least 255 children, yet 1.7 million do not have the opportunity to attend educational institutions. One third of school buildings in Syria cannot be used for its intended purpose, in particular because many of them have them seized by armed groups.

In addition, it is reported that there were at least 338 attacks on hospitals and medical staff. According to the international organization, last year 851, the child was forced to participate in hostilities on the side of armed groups. This figure is two times more than last year.

The UNICEF report was published ahead of the sixth anniversary of the beginning of the armed conflict in Syria.

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