It is estimated that “half a million children are currently serving in government armed forces, paramilitaries and armed groups in 85 countries worldwide; more than 300,000 of these are actively participating in fighting in more than 35 countries. ”
وبحسب صفحة أنباء الأمم المتحدة على الإنترنت (‏ بالانكليزية )‏ ،‏ جرى خطف كثيرين من هؤلاء الاولاد .‏