{"id":37026,"date":"2019-07-15T14:45:21","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T12:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/central-africa\/dr-congo\/unicef-condemns-use-of-children-as-human-bombs-in-north-east-nigeria\/"},"modified":"2019-07-15T14:45:22","modified_gmt":"2019-07-15T12:45:22","slug":"unicef-condemns-use-of-children-as-human-bombs-in-north-east-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/central-africa\/dr-congo\/unicef-condemns-use-of-children-as-human-bombs-in-north-east-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"UNICEF condemns use of children as human bombs in north-east Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"

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“UNICEF condemns the use of children as human bombs and in any combat or non-combat roles in the conflict in north-east Nigeria.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

“According to several reports, three children – two girls and a boy (ages unknown) – were used to detonate explosives that killed 30 people and injured 40 others at a community football viewing centre in Konduga, Borno today. UNICEF sends its condolences to all those who have been killed or injured in this horrific incident.<\/p>\n

“It is unacceptable that children should be used in this way.<\/p>\n

“UNICEF appeals to all those involved in this terrible conflict to protect children at all times and to keep them out of harm’s way.<\/p>\n

“This incident brings the number of children who have been reported as having been used as human bombs to five, since January 2019. In 2018, 48 children – including 38 girls – were used in suicide attacks.<\/p>\n

“We again call on all parties to the conflict in north-east Nigeria to immediately cease all attacks against civilians, to stop using children in this conflict, and to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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