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    Rohingya refugee children in Bangladesh in dire state: UNICEF
    October 20, 2017in Lead Story, News, Rohingya52by REUTERS
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    Rohingya refugee children in Bangladesh in dire state: UNICEF

    Nearly 340,000 Rohingya children are living in squalid conditions in Bangladesh camps where they lack enough food, clean water and health care, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on…

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    Lifting the lid on child rape
    December 15, 2016in Crime, Lead Story, News, Society, Women's Issues45by LIBBY HOGAN / DVB
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    Lifting the lid on child rape

    The story of a three-year-old in Sagaing Division sheds light on a long-hushed issue in Burma: child rape, reports of which have risen 40 percent this year.

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    Arakan aid curbs taking 'terrible toll' on children: UNICEF
    November 9, 2016in Arakan, Lead Story, News, Rohingya90by SIMON LEWIS / REUTERS
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    Arakan aid curbs taking 'terrible toll' on children: UNICEF

    Unrest in the Muslim-majority north of Arakan State is taking a “terrible toll” on children, the UN children’s agency said as it called for full access to the region.

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    1 child killed, 2 critically wounded in artillery strike in Muse
    October 3, 2016in Conflict, Lead Story, News118by SHWE AUNG / DVB
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    1 child killed, 2 critically wounded in artillery strike in Muse

    “The Tatmadaw fired six artillery rounds around six in the morning, and two landed right in the centre of the village, hitting three children who were outside playing,” an NGO…

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    In SE Asian disasters, breast milk is best
    April 11, 2016in International, Lead Story, News776by REUTERS
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    In SE Asian disasters, breast milk is best

    After each disaster in Southeast Asia, well-meaning groups donate infant formula, not realising the dangers it can pose to mothers and infants.

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    UN expects ‘disruptions’ during Burmese election
    September 23, 2015in 2015 Elections, Aid, Lead Story, News7by COLIN HINSHELWOOD / DVB
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    UN expects ‘disruptions’ during Burmese election

    The United Nations has issued a directive to its staff restricting travel to Burma during the election period, citing possible disruptions.

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