Statement by UNICEF Representative in Egypt About the Children Situation in Recent EventsMr. Philippe Duamelle, UNICEF Representative in Egypt : “UNICEF is following with great concern the effects on children of the latest violent incidents. Children should not be victim nor witness of violence and their rights should be respected under any circumstances. When children are arrested they must be protected according to the National Child Law. They must not be mistreated nor detained with adults and their rights to legal assistance must be fully secured”. End of Statement
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