UNICEF: Unexploded Munitions Impacting Iraqi Children

Date: 15 March 2022 - 21:54

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NEW YORK (MEMO) – The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed grave concern about the impact of unexploded munitions on children in Iraq. “February has been one of the most dangerous months for children in Iraq in recent times,” said the UN agency. “Six boys have lost their lives, and another nine, as well as one girl, have been maimed by explosive remnants of war.” Unexploded munitions and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) remain one of the leading causes of killing and maiming of children in Iraq, confirmed UNICEF. “Boys in particular are affected.”