Congo's Child Soldiers

One of Karim's young soldiers arrives at Kpandroma after disarmament. Since September 2004, 11,000 minors of various armed groups have been demobilized. It is estimated that 30% of them have returned to the bush.

Uncertain Future
One of Karim's young soldiers arrives at Kpandroma after disarmament. An official with the United Nations mission in the Congo estimates that since September 2004, 11,000 minors of various armed groups have been demobilized, while thirty percent of them have returned to the bush.

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