Underage Girls Recruited to Kurdish Forces
Concerns that military forces are using child soldiers.
29 Mar 18
Child soldiers
Afghan Children Lured to Fight with Taleban
Former child soldiers describe how they were groomed and recruited by the insurgents.
23 Feb 18
Afghanistan: Insurgents Prey on Teenage Boys
The Taleban and other groups find it easy to exploit vulnerable minors
31 Jul 17
Many DRC Children Volunteer to Fight
Activists say not enough done to address reasons for children joining armed groups of their own free will.
10 Mar 11
Ex-Child Soldiers in DRC Drawn Back Into Military Ranks
Youngsters struggling to adapt to civilian life feel they have little option but to return to fighting.
8 Feb 11
Poverty Drives Child Labour in Kyrgyzstan
Hardship forces children to neglect schooling and go out to work.
6 Nov 10
Patience of LRA Victims Wearing Thin
Victims of Uganda’s 20-year war say the rebels should be pursued if a peace accord is not signed.
27 Mar 08
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