KABUL (Pajhwok): The Afghan government has signed and put into force a child protection policy, shielding children from the adverse effects of armed conflict.
Minister of Defence Tariq Shah Bahrami signed the initiative -- the outcome of a year-long Afghan-led effort to codify measures for protection of children, including the prevention of violence against those in the Afghan National Army.
The policy sets out procedures for monitoring, reporting and investigating violations by any Ministry of Defense personnel and declares the intent to hold those who . . .
