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UNICEF Reports Over 300 Children Killed in Gaza in Recent Conflict

UNICEF Reports Over 300 Children Killed in Gaza in Recent Conflict

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In the last ten days, at least 322 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip, according to Unicef.

UNICEF: 16 million children in Sudan need help

UNICEF: 16 million children in Sudan need help

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The civil war in Sudan has created the world's largest and most devastating humanitarian crisis with over 30 million people in need of help – of which 16 million are children, according to Unicef chief Catherine Russell.

Militia reportedly takes over million city

Militia reportedly takes over million city

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The militia M23 and Rwandan soldiers have taken control of Bukavu in eastern Congo-Kinshasa, according to humanitarian sources and residents of the city. Unicef warns of widespread sexual violence against children during the offensive

Extreme weather disrupted schooling for millions of children

Extreme weather disrupted schooling for millions of children

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Every seventh child of school age worldwide missed lessons at some point last year due to extreme weather. This is shown by a new report from Unicef

Over 90 dead in Gaza – many still trapped in the rubble

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Over 90 dead in Gaza – many still trapped in the rubble

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A five-story building in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza has been completely destroyed in an Israeli attack. Over 90 people are reported to have been killed, including women, children, and infants

Attack on school in Gaza - bodies in pieces

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Attack on school in Gaza - bodies in pieces

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Nearly 30 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike against a school building in central Gaza. The death toll is feared to rise

Three years with the Taliban: Forced labor and secret schools

Three years with the Taliban: Forced labor and secret schools

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Millions and millions of teaching hours have been lost for girls in Afghanistan since the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan three years ago. Not attending school increases the risk of both child labor and forced marriage

Every fourth child under five years old suffers from food shortage

Every fourth child under five years old suffers from food shortage

One of four children under the age of five lives in severe food poverty, warns Unicef. This means that more than 180 million children risk negative impact on their development and growth