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Boko Haram used children for Borno bombings – UNICEF
UNICEF, on Monday,
condemned the use of children as suicide bombers in Nigeria.
The UN body said
this in reaction to suspected Boko Haram suicide bombings in Mandarari
community in Borno.
“According to
several reports, three children – two girls and a boy (ages unknown) – were
used to detonate explosives that killed
30 people and injured 40 others at a community football viewing centre in
Konduga, Borno today.
‘UNICEF sends its
condolences to all those who have been killed or injured in this horrific
incident. It is unacceptable that children should be used in this way”, a
statement by UNICEF Representative in Nigeria, Peter Hawkins, said.
“UNICEF appeals to
all those involved in this terrible conflict to protect children at all times
and to keep them out of harm’s way.
“This incident
brings the number of children who have been reported as having been used as
human bombs to five, since January 2019. In 2018, 48 children – including 38
girls – were used in suicide attacks.
“We again call on
all parties to the conflict in north-east Nigeria to immediately cease all
attacks against civilians, to stop using children in this conflict, and to
abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law.”
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