Week 3. BLOG #4 Child Labor Exploitation & Abuse - Child Soldiers

TRIANGLE
In the video, Invisible Children, it is clear that many children are becoming part of the violence in Uganda. There is not much that can be done to help these children because it is difficult for them to escape such horrendous life. There is still hope, but the truth is that it could be too late because a lot of children and innocent people are being killed by the Rebels. Power, violence and abduction are the main problem that children from Uganda are facing. Joseph Kony is the leader of the rebels, he has a lot of power including the power to harm innocent people. Having too much power has caused a lot of pain and suffering for those living in Uganda. Many people fear him because they know that he is very powerful and dangerous. Violence grows each day in Uganda; it all began when the rebels kill villagers without sympathy. For instance, when a child was going to escape he was tortured and killed in front of his brother. If the brother tried to cry they informed him that he would also be killed. It is difficult for many children to cry because they know that they will face horrendous consequences. Children abduction has been going on for years. Many of the children that are abducted from their home cannot go back to their family. They are becoming soldiers that kill without having an opportunity to choose their future. If they try to escape they will be killed in very horrific way. Children have been suffering such injustice for a while. Many have tried to stop this, but it has been difficult because Joseph Kony does not want to sign any peace treaty. For instance, in the 2007 when he was going to sign the peace agreement he never showed up. This was a disappointment form many that believed that the war was going to end and peace accomplished.

SQUARE
I agree that there needs to be peace in Africa so that the war can end. This horrific war began when the North and South fought for control in Uganda. If there is peace many of the abducted children can go back home. They do not deserve this much suffering at a young age. Many of the children are tortured and trained to kill; these children are learning to become violent. Joseph keeps on kidnapping children. Child soldier fear him and hide from him. These children need a new beginning they do not deserve the life that they are living.

CIRCLE
I was unaware on to what extent Uganda children were becoming prone to violence. It is not tolerable to know that these children are soldiers at a very young age. Children form ages nine to twelve are the biggest target because they can help with further abductions that take place in the schools. Many of these children are being killed without sympathy and they are facing a lot of suffering. When will this stop? How can these children be helped?