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Tragic death of Palestine refugee child in Dera'a, Syria: Exploding Remnants of War remain daily reality for many

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A 14-year-old Palestine refugee boy was killed in Syria on 26 July when a remnant of war exploded while he played with his friend on Al-Sahafa Avenue in Dera’a City, Syria.

The boy, who was a 9th grade student at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Taitaba School, died after being heavily injured by the explosion.

UNRWA once more and with a renewed sense of urgency highlights the danger of explosive remnants of war (ERW) on civilians and the vital need for humanitarian demining in areas where people are returning.

UNRWA has and will continue to prioritize ERW risk awareness-raising in its schools and within the communities, particularly targeting the population living in the heavily affected Dera’a, Yarmouk and Ein el Tal camps.

UNRWA offers its most sincere condolences to the family, and will continue to work in partnership with the community to prevent these tragedies from taking precious lives.