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Child soldiers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Child soldiers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
How to Help Child Soldiers in Africa
March 14, 2012 04:00 PM
by Kate Davey
The Invisible Children campaign has brought a lot of attention to the issue of child soldiers. Here are some other ways that concerned students can help child soldiers in Africa.
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