Agencies operating in the south of Sierra Leone have emphasised the continuing tension surrounding children associated with Revolutionary United Front (RUF) rebels returning to pro-government Civil Defence Forces (CDF) territories, UNICEF reported.
Their concern was expressed at a National Child Protection Committee meeting on 6 July which also highlighted improvements in governmental monitoring of childcare institutions in terms of identifying concerns and the need for greater commitment to follow up on these concerns.
Meanwhile a British engineer attached to the Marines donated six baby cots, 10 fitted sheets, 12 baby blankets and 34 cartons of baby food to the Child Protection Committed through UNICEF.
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