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Unicef Statement on the abduction of Ethiopian Children

Unicef condemns in the strongest possible terms the abduction on Friday of some 100 children in western Ethiopia during a brutal attack on their community by armed assailants, allegedly cattle raiders from South Sudan.  

Unverified reports indicate that children are also among the dead and wounded. 

Our staff are assessing the situation of children affected by this horrific act of unbridled violence, and stand ready to support the community.

Any attack on children, for whatever reason and in any context, is a violation of human rights and an assault on our common humanity. As the Ethiopian government works to obtain the release of these children, Unicef joins in calling for their swift and unconditional release to their families.

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For further information please contact the 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

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