CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC'S CHILDREN WITNESSING 'SHEER BRUTALITY,' SAYS SENIOR UN OFFICIAL

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Web version   New York May 13 2014 5:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  In the Central African Republic, these children are some of hundreds of thousands displaced and in need of urgent food assistance. Photo: WFP/Alexis Masciarelli CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC’S CHILDREN WITNESSING ‘SHEER BRUTALITY,’ SAYS SENIOR UN OFFICIAL The children of the Central African Republic are witnessing terrible violence in what has become a forgotten crisis, a senior United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) official today said, urging the international community to ‘stand up’ and stop the violence as soon as possible. Read more RELATED UNICEF and partners say education system in Central African Republic ‘on its knees’ More than half way through the 12-month school year, almost two thirds of schools in the conflict-ridden Central African Republic (CAR) remain closed, according to a recent survey by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its partners. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media