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Sunday, June 24, 2007

Plights of Children in Baghdad orphanages

According to reports, 24 malnourished children with special needs , were found naked amid their own waste in a Baghdad orphanage.

Report said conditions of state-run orphanage are very bad.The caretaker and the staff workers misappropriate funds given to them.In number of cases it was observed that were living a comfortable life on the premises. The local Iraqi council apparently had no clue about what was going behind the high walls of the orphanage till US and Iraqi soldiers chanced upon it.

The authorities in Iraq must also ensure that the million-dollar aid sent to the country from various parts of the world reach the victims of war. Corruption and greed shouldn’t deprive Iraqis of basic amenities and financial support that are crucial for their survival.

posted by Munaeem, in Iraq @ 5:44 AM, Email this post to friend