{"id":73051,"date":"2021-08-25T15:00:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T13:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/central-africa\/dr-congo\/at-least-thirteen-children-killed-in-latest-attack-on-children-and-families-in-niger\/"},"modified":"2021-08-25T15:00:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T13:00:20","slug":"at-least-thirteen-children-killed-in-latest-attack-on-children-and-families-in-niger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/africa-news\/central-africa\/dr-congo\/at-least-thirteen-children-killed-in-latest-attack-on-children-and-families-in-niger\/","title":{"rendered":"At Least Thirteen Children Killed in Latest Attack on Children and Families in Niger"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cUNICEF is deeply shocked and outraged by the terrible attacks against children and families by unidentified armed groups in the village of Darey-dey, in the rural commune of Banibangou, Tillabery region, in western Niger that took place on 16 August 2021.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are saddened to confirm that at least 37 civilians \u2013 including thirteen children aged 15 to 17 and four women – were killed and several others were injured.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe express our deepest sympathy to the victims, families and communities impacted by these brutal attacks.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is the third attack that occurred in this village this year. Conditions on the ground remain extremely dangerous for children.<\/p>\n

\u201cInsecurity is spreading at a rapid pace in Niger.\u00a0Attacks in the region of Tillabery, and along the borders with Burkina Faso, Mali and Nigeria have led to significant displacement and continue to wreak havoc on the lives of hundreds of thousands of children.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn conflict-affected areas, the places children rely on for protection and support \u2013 including schools, health facilities and protection services \u2013 have also come under attack.<\/p>\n

\u201cUNICEF and others have repeatedly called for the protection of civilians, in particular children and women, and for the respect of international humanitarian law.\u00a0Killing children is a grave violation of human rights.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThe continuing conflict, repeated attacks, and access restrictions due to insecurity and violence are also hampering our ability to reach those most in need.<\/p>\n

\u201cUNICEF\u00a0remains committed to take all measures to ensure the safety of children and their families and to reduce the suffering of the victims. \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cUNICEF strongly urges all parties to stop attacks on children and their families and keep them out of harm\u2019s way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Children\u2019s Fund (UNICEF).<\/i><\/p>\n

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