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

Last year was the worst yet for Syria’s rising generation, with at least 652 children killed in 2016, the United Nations’ child relief agency has said.

Last year was the worst yet for Syria’s rising generation, with at least 652 children killed in 2016, the United Nations’ child relief agency has said.

There was no let-up in attacks on schools, hospitals, playgrounds, parks and homes as the Syrian government, its opponents and the allies of both sides showed callous disregard for the laws of war.