UNICEF says 2016 was worst year yet for Syria’s children

Author: Associated PressMon, 2017-03-13ID: 1489385360144071700
BEIRUT: At least 652 children were killed in Syria in 2016, making it the worst year yet for the country’s rising generation, the United Nations’ child relief agency said Monday.
There was no letup to attacks on schools, hospitals, playgrounds, parks and homes last year as the Syrian government, its opponents and the allies of both sides showed callous disregard for the laws of war.Main category: Middle-EastTags: Syrian WarUNICEFchildrenSyriaSave the Children