UN 'alarmed' at impact of Lebanon border clashes on children
The Peninsula
Beirut: The United Nations children s agency warned Tuesday that conflict on Lebanon s border was taking a heavy toll on children, with thousands out...
Beirut: The United Nations children's agency warned Tuesday that conflict on Lebanon's border was taking a heavy toll on children, with thousands out of school and healthcare "critically impacted".
"We are deeply alarmed by the situation of children and families who have been forced from their homes," Edouard Beigbeder, the Lebanon representative for UNICEF, said in a statement.
He further warned of "the profound long-term impact the violence is taking on children's safety, health and access to education".
"We call for an immediate ceasefire and the protection of children and civilians," he said.
"We must redouble our efforts to make sure every child in Lebanon is in school and learning, is protected from physical and mental harm, and has the opportunity to thrive."
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