UN chief shocked at attack on school in Cameroon
UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday expressed shock at Saturday's horrific attack on a school in Kumba in Cameroon's Southwest region, in which several children were reportedly killed and several others wounded, said his spokesman.
The attack is another disturbing reminder of the exacting heavy toll on civilians, including children, many of whom have been deprived of their right to education. Attacks on education facilities are a grave violation of children's rights, said Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman, in a statement.
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