UNICEF strongly urges protection of all children during unrest in the Middle East and North AfricaBRUSSELS/NEW YORK, 26 February 2011 – UNICEF is deeply concerned by reports that children and adolescents have been killed or injured in the escalating violence that is affecting a number of countries in the Middle East and North Africa. “No child should be exposed to any form of danger, as this could have a long-lasting effect on their survival or psychological well being,” said Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, from Brussels. UNICEF is ready to provide assistance if needed and urges all those involved to protect children at all costs.
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