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Harun Yahya - Adnan Oktar

Children and War

- In the last 10 years, 2 million children have died in war. Six mil-
lion more have been seriously wounded or crippled. Millions of chil-
dren have been forced to use violence. 19 16 million have suffered
psychological trauma and 15 million have been left homeless. 20
Approximately 25 million have been separated from their families. 21
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The number of child refugees stands at 5.43 million. (UN 2002)
- Unable to read the warnings posted in war-torn areas, the num-
ber of children killed or crippled by stepping on mines increases every
day. In 90 countries, children have to contend with 60 million land
mines placed by warring armies and rebels. Every year 10,000 children
are affected. (UN report 2002)
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- Children continue to die due to the lack of food and health ser-
vices after fighting. 24
- In some areas, children become soldiers in order to survive:
300,000 children between the ages of 7 and 14 are actively engaged in
war and armed conflicts. 25
- More than 300,000 children throughout the world, most under
the age of 10, have been abducted and forced into military service.
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Many girls in this situation have been subject to sexual assault. (UN
report 2002)

War's adverse effects
on children worsen
every day. Tens of
thousands of them
have been killed by
stepping on land
mines.

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