“Compelled to become instruments of war‚ to kill and be killed‚ child soldiers are forced to give violent expression to the hatreds of adults” (“Child Soldiers” 1). This quotation by Olara Otunnu explains that children are forced into becoming weapons of war. Since 2000‚ the participation of child soldiers has been reported in most armed conflicts in almost every region in the world. They may fight on the front lines‚ participate in suicide missions‚ and act as spies‚ messengers or lookouts. Girls
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Child soldiers are perhaps perpetrators in a way the story tells it‚ but are they? I believe that child soldiers are victims because Commanders made them‚ forcefully‚ go to war at the age around 9-12. Additionally‚ they were drugged and weren’t thinking straight‚ and thought they would feel more secure and safe with other armed forces. As a result of child soldiers following orders from adults‚ they don’t realize they can affect other people‚ and by that they start to think that it’s okay to hurt
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such as education and food which every child should receive. This violates article 38 : You have the right to have protection and freedom from war. Children under 15 cannot be forced to take part in the war. Many child soldiers are in the army due to an economic opportunity‚ as they live in the areas which have lots of poverty‚ while others do not have any choice and are being kidnapped. Some child soldiers are used‚ they are made to fight and kill other soldiers from the enemy’s army. Some are trained
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Are Child Soldiers Victims or Perpetrators? Children all around the world today are different. Many enjoy reading‚ other sports. They are innocent and precious to many. But other children are not given the childhood they deserve. They are child soldiers forced‚ drugged‚ fed alcohol and armed‚ ready to go to war. They are victims‚ they believe what they are doing the right thing.They should be allowed amnesty. The child soldiers believe what they are doing is right‚they are fighting for their country
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Luckily‚ Saidu never got to become a child soldiers like his friends traveling with him. Of course‚ because of the current state of his country‚ Beah is worried after the UN conference that he might be killed returning to Sierra Leone. Nonetheless‚ Beah feels leaving that if he died on the way back that he would die happy because he spoke up to try to help the practice of child soldiers. Given the young age of Beah when he is enlisted as a child soldier‚ it is understandable that he has trouble
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More than 300‚000 victimized children are recruited into 36 armies around the globe. Children soldiers are children younger than the age of 18 forced to battle in government forces. Many child soldiers are children who are poor‚ separated from families‚ abducted or kidnapped‚ born in the squads or lack education. Being that youth can be easily manipulated and emotionally vulnerable shows how they are not mature enough to fight in the war. The advancement of weapons and technology increases the use
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happening in Africa today are Child soldiers. Stealing kids and ruining any chance they have for a normal life. Brainwashing them‚ Abusing them‚ Taking away not only their future but many others as well. These kids could have been part of helping Africa become the greatest nation it can be. These kids are the future‚ but instead of being used for advancement they are used for destruction and self gain. In one year 20‚000 kids were kidnapped and made into soldiers. The treatment of these children
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historical context in which these two groups exist. A “nigger” in America in the 1960s was invisible in the same token a Somali “nigger” is invisible today in the Horn of Africa‚ the latter being invisible even to a gun touting dark skinned Kenyan soldier or Ethiopian peasant. To make his/her presence relevant‚ a ”nigger” works hard and follows orders as if those attributes matter. But successive stories coming from Eastleigh or elsewhere (in South Africa‚ South Sudan‚ London‚ Columbus‚ Minneapolis
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Child Soldiers Child soldiers should be identified as victims not predators. Young children play a huge part in life and death situations around the world.The children face injury and death many are sexually abused. Those who do survive are traumatized emotionally from their experience. Child soldiers should not be prosecuted because many do not choose to volunteer so the outcome is death or abduction. Children can be easily manipulated and intimidated‚ child soldiers are often not given a say
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Security Council Child Soldiers United States King High School Background Thousands of children are serving as soldiers in armed conflicts around the world. Boys and girls serve in government forces and armed opposition groups. They may fight as front-line combatants‚ suicide bombers‚ mine sweepers‚ sex slaves‚ and spies.Many are abducted or recruited by force‚ while others join voluntarily‚ believing that armed groups offer their best chance for survival. We are working to prevent the
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