Silent wounds: The mental toll of war and siege on Gaza’s youth
Published date: 13 November 2020 19:19 GMT
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Last update: 3 years 11 months ago
Teenager Montaser Bakr survived Israeli air strikes in 2014 that killed four boys from his family while they were playing on the beach.
Six years later, the trauma from that day still haunts him.
More than 80% of Gaza’s children struggle academically due to conflict-related stress, and 50% of them have no hope in a brighter future.
Six years later, the trauma from that day still haunts him.
More than 80% of Gaza’s children struggle academically due to conflict-related stress, and 50% of them have no hope in a brighter future.
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