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Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Norwegian Refugee Council , as published by ReliefWeb
· September 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Almost 19,000 pupils have been affected by attacks near their schools.
Violence has been disrupting education for many students. Almost 19,000 pupils have been affected by attacks near their schools. These incidents have involved various forms of violence and have targeted students and staff.
As a result, fear is spreading and people are being forced to leave their homes. The attacks have also caused disruptions to the education of the affected children. Further details about these incidents are available from the Norwegian Refugee Council.
A total of 27 attacks were recorded during the first half of 2026 across several provinces where the organisation provides aid.
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Category: disaster Published: September 8, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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