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The Global Story:How does war affect a child’s brain?

March 22, 2026·27 min·3-min readinterviewnews
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Fergal Keane, a veteran BBC war correspondent, reflects on how decades of reporting from conflict zones — particularly the trauma of children — have shaped his understanding of PTSD, resilience, and moral responsibility, while calling attention to the ongoing crisis of 520 million childre

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Fergal Keane

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Fergal KeaneValentinaTony Grant

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Letter to Danielby Fergal Keane

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UNICEF

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Global NewsLong Form JournalismMental Health

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