UNICEF mourns 26 children killed in DR Congo fire
About 26 children were killed and 25 others injured during a fire outbreak in Bukavu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Thursday
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) stated this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the incident occurred on Thursday while the children were in class at about 9 a.m
”We extend our sincere condolences to the bereaved families and express our solidarity with the children, families, and communities affected by this tragedy.
“The fire affected homes and two primary schools in Furaha and Ujamaa, with a tragic human toll, while the injured children are currently receiving medical care,” UNICEF said.
It added that the impact of the fire on children was long-lasting, stressing that beyond the destruction of homes and schools, children were facing psychological distress in an already volatile environment marked by armed conflict and insecurity.
“UNICEF is working with partners to support affected children, families and communities providing mental health and psychosocial support to children, including students, and affected community members. and supporting access to education so affected students can continue the school year.”
UNICEF added that eleven children, separated from their parents, were reunited with their families.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
NGX trading value falls 47.4% in one week
Nine equities appreciated in price during the week.
States
Political rivals linking our Bauchi governorship candidate with kidnapping, banditry, says PRP
The party stated that the accusation must stop.
Diaspora
Hateful professor Uju Anya, who celebrated Queen Elizabeth’s death, finally rebuked by Carnegie Mellon University
Ms Anya, a Nigerian of Igbo origin, earned a reputation for mocking White people and celebrating their deaths.
Abuja
Residents seek streetlights, access roads in FCT community
Mr Barde said the darkness provided opportunities for criminals to operate in the community.
NationWide
Nigeria decries murder of nationals in South Africa, considers ‘concrete’ measures against xenophobia
The government said, “Nigeria views these incidents with grave concern and condemns the killings of Bishop Fakunle and Mr Nwankwo in the strongest terms possible.”
States
Suspected car robber nabbed on Lagos-Ibadan road
The police noted that efforts were ongoing to locate the vehicle’s owner and apprehend the fleeing accomplices.
