The problem of child kidnapping in Afghanistan is on the rise and worsening every day. Ali Ahmad Jalali, the Minister of Interior of Afghanistan, expressed this on Thursday in Kabul at the end of a two-day workshop organized by the government to address human trafficking and prepare a national strategy to stop this phenomenon. Jalali stated that last year, more than 200 children, including 17 in Kabul, were rescued from kidnappers, and authorities arrested 100 child traffickers. The Minister mentioned that women, girls, and boys are abducted for various reasons - for labor, use in trafficking and other crimes, and even for their organs. Jalali emphasized that this issue is both a domestic and international problem, adding that last year alone, at least 750 Afghan children were found in Saudi Arabia, and 250 of them were later returned.
The Problem of Child Kidnapping in Afghanistan is Increasing
The Afghan Interior Minister, Ali Ahmad Jalali, reported a significant increase in child kidnapping in Afghanistan, with over 200 children rescued last year. This issue involves abduction for labor, trafficking, and organ trade, highlighting a serious domestic and international crisis.
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📰 What Happened
The Afghan Interior Minister reported an increase in child kidnappings in Afghanistan, with over 200 children rescued last year. The kidnappings are linked to labor, trafficking, and organ trade.
- Over 200 children were rescued from kidnappers last year.
- Authorities arrested 100 child traffickers.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Afghanistan has long struggled with security issues and human trafficking, exacerbated by ongoing conflict and economic instability.
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