Constance at 14 joined the APCLS in search of higher earnings to escape poverty, only to face severe mistreatment, leading her to flee and reunite with her family.
An alarming trend in North Kivu has seen child soldiers being recruited at unprecedented levels due to the M23 conflict, echoing the historical patterns of militia recruitment.
Despite efforts to combat this issue, the DRC remains plagued by armed groups that exploit vulnerable youth, a situation exacerbated by regional violence and poverty.
The recruitment of children in armed conflict continues to be a grim reality in the DRC, particularly highlighted by the involvement of foreign troops and ongoing conflict.
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