unicef appeals for record $3.6bn as wars trigger desperate need /

Published at 2018-01-30 13:55:03

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One in four children live in countries affected by clash or disaster,says UN children’s agency, though billions required in assistance unlikely to be met
The UN’s children’s agency has launched its biggest emergency appeal for funding, and warning that clash is creating unprecedented levels of need.nearly one in four children live in a country affected by clash or disaster,according to Unicef, which has appealed for $3.6bn (£2.6bn) to provide emergency assistance in 2018.
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Source: theguardian.com