Afghanistan’s child refugees
Since I read this article from The Guardian, I cannot forget that a 13-year-old boy journeyed through the snow covered Alps with frostbitten feet just to taste the safety I that know constantly. As self-proclaimed ambassadors for mistreated children, we are not okay with these horrific sorts of situations.
According to Unicef, Afghanistan is “the world’s most dangerous place to be a child.” These children are targets of killing, maiming and use for suicide bombings. As a result of this violence, the majority of child migrants seeking asylum in Europe are Afghan boys who have fled their homes for the chance of safety and a future. This treacherous escape can take boys up to a year to complete and upon arrival, sanctuary is not guaranteed.
With the recent influx of refugees and thinly stretched budgets European officials are unsure of how to deal with all the children. Some programs take them in while others work to send them home to their families.
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-TM
