The United Nations has called for immediate action to assist about two million Iraqi children affected by poor nutrition, disease and disrupted education. An average of 25,000 children a month have fled violence or intimidation this year with their families seeking shelter across Iraq. About 1,350 children were detained by the authorities in 2007, the UN said. |
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Sheila Samples is an Oklahoma writer and a former civilian US Army Public Information Officer. She is a Managing Editor for OpEd News, and a regular contributor for a variety of Internet sites.