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Some 4,000 children deprived of education due to armed conflict in Tripoli: UNICEF

Other News Materials 24 December 2019 02:19 (UTC +04:00)
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Monday said at least 4,000 children have been deprived of education in the south of Libyan capital Tripoli due to the ongoing armed conflict
Some 4,000 children deprived of education due to armed conflict in Tripoli: UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Monday said at least 4,000 children have been deprived of education in the south of Libyan capital Tripoli due to the ongoing armed conflict, Trend reports citing Xinhua.

The UNICEF is concerned that the recent intensification of fighting in parts of Tripoli has resulted in the closing of many schools, the organization said in a statement.

The UNICEF urged the parties involved in the conflict to protect children and their right to education in line with their obligations under international humanitarian law and human rights principles.

The eastern-based army has been leading a military campaign since early April in and around Tripoli, attempting to take over the city and topple the UN-backed government.

Thousands have been killed and injured in the fighting, and more than 120,000 civilians were displaced.

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