The unbearable reality of being a child in a conflict zone [TheNational.com]
The military gains in the long battle against ISIL in Mosul may be masking a troubling and potentially tragic story. As The Nationalreported, Iraqi troops are close to fully liberating the city. But it is the long-term health and well-being of those affected by conflict, not just in Iraq, but in Yemen, Syria and Gaza, which is of increasing concern. An Unbearable Reality: the impact of war and displacement on children’s mental health in Iraq, a new report published by Save the Children,...