New York, March 12: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly the attacks from Iran, has led to alarming revelations from the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF). Since February 28, thousands of children have been reported injured or killed amid escalating violence.
UNICEF stated, “Conditions are deteriorating for millions of children across the region, just ten days into the rising conflict. Reports indicate that over 1,100 children have been injured or killed, including 200 in Iran, 91 in Lebanon, four in Israel, and one in Kuwait. As violence intensifies and spreads, these numbers are likely to rise.”
The organization condemned the targeting of children and their dependency, emphasizing that widespread disruptions in education have left millions unable to attend school. Continuous bombings have rendered many children homeless. Civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and water facilities, has been attacked, damaged, or destroyed by the warring parties. “Killing children or destroying essential services they rely on is never acceptable,” UNICEF asserted.
According to UNICEF, serious violations against children in armed conflict can constitute breaches of international law, including international humanitarian law and human rights law. The organization reiterated its appeal to the parties involved to cease hostilities and engage in diplomatic dialogue.
UNICEF called upon all parties to exercise necessary precautions when choosing methods and means of warfare to minimize harm to civilians, particularly avoiding explosive weapons that disproportionately affect children. “All 200 million children in this region are looking to the world for urgent action,” UNICEF stated.
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K.K./PM
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