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War denying millions of children an education. Almost 50 million children and young people in conflict areas out of school, says report, with Syrian civil war worsening problem

by Mark Tran

Almost 50 million children and young people living in conflict areas are out of school, more than half of them primary age, and reports of attacks on education are rising, according to figures published on Friday.

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