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Statement attributable to Hanaa Singer, Unicef Representative in Syria, on attack on a school in Daraa
“Unicef deplores the attack on the “That al-Netaqeen” primary school in the city of Daraa which killed five school children, aged between four and 16, and left 15 other children injured. The conflict in Syria has plummeted to such lows that children are now risking their lives just to attend school.
“The school yard was hit at the end of an outdoor sports session.
“This attack comes just a few weeks after the start of the school year and amid escalating violence across the country. On top of their daily misery, even the right to learn and play is taken away from children in Syria.
“Death and injury of children in Syria has become a daily reality. The killing must stop.
“Unicef reiterates its calls to all parties to the conflict to abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law and protect children and schools.”
Notes to editors:
For further information please contact:
Joe English, +44 (0)207 375 6091 joee@unicef.org.uk
Unicef UK Press Office on +44 (0)20 7375 6030 or media@unicef.org.uk
About Unicef
Unicef is the world’s leading organisation for children, promoting the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere. Unicef UK raises funds to protect children in danger, transform their lives and build a safer world for tomorrow’s children. As a registered charity we raise funds through donations from individuals, organisations and companies and we lobby and campaign to keep children safe. Unicef UK also runs programmes in schools, hospitals and with local authorities in the UK. For more information please visit unicef.org.uk
