London, (IINA) - A quarter of a million children in besieged areas of Syria are desperately short of food, basic medicine, and clean water, Anadolu Agency reported quoting a report from 'Save the Children' organization.
In the report, called "Childhood Under Siege", the international aid group decried the psychological impact of war on children in besieged areas, which it called "open-air" prisons.
"In every group interviewed, children said they live in constant fear of attack, and parents said their children’s behavior had changed, becoming more withdrawn, aggressive, or depressed", the report stated.
More than 125 mothers, fathers, and children living under siege in 22 focus groups were interviewed for the study.
On the healthcare situation, the group said, "The health staff reported operating by candlelight, running out of medicine, and sick babies dying at checkpoints because of delays in reaching medical care".
“Fear has taken control. Children now wait for their turn to be killed. Even adults live only to wait for their turn to die. When will my turn come?” Rihab, a mother in Eastern Ghouta, said in the report.
The report stated that children are being forced to eat boiled leaves and animal feed for their one daily meal. “Children are dying from lack of food and medicines in parts of Syria just a few kilometers from warehouses that are piled high with aid. They are paying the price for the world’s inaction", said Tanya Steele, Save the Children's CEO.
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