Children must not be 'collateral damage' in Mideast war: UN expertsGENEVA, March 4, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child insisted Wednesday that children must be protected during the war in the Middle East, highlighting an alleged air strike on an Iranian school. Neither the United States nor Israel have confirmed the attack, and AFP has been unable to independently verify the toll or visit the site. "This is a reminder that children are among the most vulnerable in armed conflicts, and must never be treated as collateral damage." Every United Nations member state is a party, except the United States. It urged the warring parties to take all necessary measures to protect children, including ensuring that schools and hospitals are not attacked and that humanitarians can safely reach children in need.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 04, 2026 11:15 UTC