UN concerned over recruitment of child soldiers in Somalia (2)
16:30, May 05, 2010 
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The two said children who have been forced to put on a uniform and carry a gun suffer psychological and often physical damage, and without assistance may grow to become instigators of violence, including recruiters of child soldiers, as adults.
They said the use of child soldiers is a tragedy for Somalia right now, and unless urgent action is taken may also threaten the country's future stability.
"Children and young people are the majority of the population of Somalia and they deserve a childhood free from the terrors of armed conflict."
Source:Xinhua
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（Editor：intern1）
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