The explosions on Tuesday night were more than 150 people dead, 5,000 wounded and hundreds missing. UNICEF is concerned by the fact that many children have suffered trauma, and that they are shocked. In a press release, they make the point on the situation and on the actions underway.

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" there are many reports of children who have been separated from their family members, some of whom are still missing. The hospitals are operational are overloaded and no longer have enough of essential medical supplies. "