{"id":121017,"date":"2025-01-15T19:47:50","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T19:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=121017"},"modified":"2025-01-15T19:47:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T19:47:52","slug":"unicef-116-children-killed-or-injured-by-war-remnants-in-syria-in-one-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/121017\/","title":{"rendered":"UNICEF: 116 Children Killed or Injured by War Remnants in Syria in One Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Kardo Roj<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press)<\/strong> \u2013 At least 116 children were killed or injured in Syria during December 2024 due to remnants of war, according to a statement by the United Nations Children\u2019s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Persistent Threat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">War remnants, including unexploded ordnance, remain widespread across cities, towns, and villages throughout Syria, posing daily life-threatening risks to civilians, particularly children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ricardo Pires, UNICEF\u2019s Communications Director in Damascus, revealed that over the past nine years, \u201cat least 422,000 incidents involving unexploded ordnance have been reported, with half of them estimated to have resulted in tragic injuries among children.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He emphasized the hidden and deadly nature of these threats, stating, \u201cChildren across the country face this invisible yet fatal danger every day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Immediate Action Needed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As discussions on Syria\u2019s reconstruction efforts progress, Pires called for urgent investment in mine clearance and educational initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWith the international community preparing to assist Syria in paving a new path for its children, it is crucial to ensure the ground is safe and free from explosives,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UNICEF also urged the expansion of mine risk education programs, enabling children and communities to recognize and avoid unexploded ordnance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Widespread Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue of war remnants affects a vast number of Syrian regions, where mines and explosive devices continue to endanger lives, disrupt daily activities, and hinder economic recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UNICEF\u2019s appeal highlights the need for sustained international support to protect children and ensure a safer future in post-conflict Syria.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Kardo Roj DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) \u2013 At least 116 children were killed or injured in Syria during December 2024 due to remnants of war, according to a statement by the United Nations Children\u2019s Fund (UNICEF) on Wednesday. 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