Afghan children 'forgotten victims' of war: UN [View All]

I can't think of any country in the world in which children suffer more than in Afghanistan. Because you not only have the terrible violations that occur during war but also the terrible poverty and hard workthat they have to engage in.
In all our meetings with children it takes a lot of time to make them smile. That to me shows that there is not happiness in their hearts.
We met children who had been maimed by aerial bombardment, night raids and other such perations.
We have also been receiving allegations about sexual violence against boys. Afghan civil society is particularly concerned about what has been called the Bacha-bazi system or practice for young boys associated with military commanders."
We urge all parties, especially the anti-government elements, to take action to prevent children from being used in the battlefield."
http://www.rawa.org/temp/runews/2008/07/03/afghan-children-forgotten-victims-of-war-un_9843.html