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var news = new Array("On February 12, 2007, CNN reporter Jeff Koinange reflected on his first encounter with child soldiers in Sierra Leone, where he lost a journalist friend in 1999. This news story provides a first-hand tale of how horrifying an encounter with child soldiers can be.", 'On March 20, 2007, CNN wrote a story on children in war-torn Iraq. Included in this story are interviews with Iraqi doctors who explain the psychological effects of war on children.', 'The January 22, 2007, issue of Newsweek magazine had a cover story entitled Iraq’s Young Blood that explores the fact that more and more Iraqi children are turning towards warfare and joining military groups in their country.', 'In January 2007, Ishmael Beah released a book, A Long Way Gone, documenting his former life as a child soldier. He wrote an article in the New York Times to coincide with the release of his book.', 'Ishael Beah, a former child soldier and author of A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, recently appeared on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" in an interview where he discussed his journey and recovery.', 'In Liberia, UNICEF reports that former child soldiers have formed sports teams and have started a life after being soldiers, proving that current demobilization efforts are indeed worthwhile.', 'On November 9, 2006, Newsweek reported on the first time a child soldier case was to be brought before the International Criminal Court. On January 29, 2007, the court concluded that there was enough evidence to conduct a trial.', 'On November 13, 2006, a U.N. representative accused Sri Lanka’s government of helping an armed military group recruit child soldiers to fight a rebel force in Sri Lanka.', 'On January 15, 2007, the UNICEF representative to Somalia accused the government and militia groups in the country of recruiting child soldiers.', 'The International Herald Tribune documented the stories of some child soldiers in Somalia recently on January 12, 2007.');
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How many child soldiers are there in the world today?
50,000 100,000 300,000 600,000 ', '
About what percentage of child soldiers are female?
10% 20% 30% 40% ', '
Which country has the most child soldiers?
Myanmar Seirra Leone Iraq Colombia ', '
The oldest a child can be to qualify as a "child soldier" is...
15 16 17 18 ', '
Which of the following is found in nearly every nation with child soldiers?
Corrupt government Civil strife Uneven socio-economic classes Lack of proper military ', '
Which of the following is the most prominent psychological impact on child soldiers?
What kills more child soldiers: malnutrition or actual warfare?
Malnutrition Actual warfare They are equal Warfare, slightly ', '
What is the first step anyone can take to help stop the use of child soldiers?
Send UN aid Raise awareness Rescue operations Eradicate factions ', '
In the past 20 years, about how many children have died as a result of factional warfare?
Indeterminable About 500,000 About 1,000,000 About 2,000,000 ');
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