The United Nations Children’s Fund – UNICEF has condemned the attack on Lhubiriha Secondary School in Kasese District, the killing at least 40 students, the security guard and two other residents and abducting an unidentified number.
Th abductions took place on the night of Friday June 16, 2023, the same day gazetted to commemorate the Day of the African Child.
Munir Safieldin, UNICEF Representative to Uganda, in a statement issued on Saturday June 17, 2023 demands the immediate release and safe return of the abducted learners.
“We stand in solidarity with the students, the teaching staff, the school authorities, families of those impact and the people of Uganda in this sad moment,” said Safieldin.
“Schools are a safe place for all learners and must never be attacked. We appeal to all those involved in the Friday attack to respect schools and the rights of every child to learn in safe and protected environment,” he adds.
