3 August 2024
At least 32 children killed in Bangladesh violence: UNICEF
UNICEF reports 32 children killed in July protests in Bangladesh, with more injured and detained. Regional Director Sanjay Wijesekera condemned violence against children and urged their protection. He called for an end to child detention and emphasized children’s rights to freedom of association and peaceful assembly. UNICEF is providing psychosocial support and urges school reopening, as 30 million students have missed 10 days of school due to unrest. UNB