INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
UNICEF said it is deeply saddened by the killing of five children, one girl and four boys, when an explosive remnant of war (ERW) detonated
on Friday in Marjah District in Helmand Province.Two other children, a boy and a girl, were also injured in the explosion.This latest
incident is far from being an isolated case
In Afghanistan, in the last seven months, 301 children were either killed or injured by explosive remnants of war and landmines
The real figure is thought to be much higher,& UNICEF said in a statement.UNICEF meanwhile warned that concerns are growing that such
accidents involving children and ERWs will continue to rise especially as the security environment has become more permissible and civilians
are venturing into areas that were previously off-limits.Children are at high risk of death from unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan,
including when they are tasked with collecting metal scraps to supplement meagre family incomes,& UNICEF said.UNICEF in turn urged all
parties to adhere to their responsibilities and step-up efforts to clear existing mines and unexploded ordnance, provide victim assistance,
educate children and communities about the risks and preventive measures to take, and ensure that children live in safe and protective
environments.The post UN ‘saddened& by death of five children from explosive remnant of war first appeared on Ariana News.
