In times of war, these feelings are heightened as fault lines begin to emerge and disputes, grievances and long running feuds that have been held in check by times of relative peace rise to the surface. ... After his death, the region descended into a vicious civil war which ended with the creation of separate states representing each of the ethnic groups. ... But perhaps the outcome will be a planet where different groups and communities bound together by a common religion, race or tribe are no longer forced into artificial national creations that simply create conflict and friction and c...

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They become child soldiers when they are separated from their families. ... This issue must become important to both childrens rights advocates as well as all of those involved in conflict prevention and resolution, peace building and development (Africa News Service). ...

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