Shattered and weary, refugees fleeing conflict in Syria seek safety in Iraq paid UNICEFUSA
— including approximately 5,700 children — have entered Dohuk, in the Kurdistan Region of northern Iraq. Many of the recent arrivals are women, children and the elderly. Almost all of them walked long distances through the night, hoping to reach safety. They arrive in physical and mental distress.
This is not the first time the family have crossed the border as refugees, Subhi explained. They first came to northern Iraq in 2014 fleeing the so-called Islamic State. They stayed in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan region, for 11 months before returning home. “The children tried to be brave as we walked to the border, but they are starting to understand the meaning of war.”Dalil Suliman and his family of five fled from Ras Ain."The air strikes started late at night and carried on throughout. As soon as I could, I sold my motorbike and paid a smuggler $400 to show us the way out," he said. "The children tried to be brave as we walked to the border, but they are starting to understand the meaning of war.
In Iraq, 7-year-old Majeed , 5-year-old Hesar and 8-year-old Divin, all from Hasakeh, Syria, open emergency kits distributed by UNICEF and partners.In the camp, UNICEF is working on setting up Child-Friendly Spaces to give children a safe place to play and relax, and establishing temporary learning spaces so that students can quickly resume their education.
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