GARDEZ (Pajhwok): Militants have been using children as fighters in battles with security forces in southeastern Paktia province, a human rights official said on Wednesday.
Saifur Rahman Niazai, Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) head for Paktia, said the presence of children and youth in rebels’ ranks was concerning and against national and international laws.
“We are concerned about the safety of common people in the conflict and for this purpose we hold regular meetings with security institutions and ask militant groups to make sure people’s . . .
