During the Iran-Iraq War, thousands of Iranian children were sent to the front lines. Through deeply personal testimonies, former child soldiers share their untold stories with the BBC World Service.

The Republic of Iraq is located in an area once home to the some of the earliest known civilizations. Tragically, it now ranks as one of the world’s worst places to be a child, where millions of ...

Prominent guests attended the conclusion of the children’s TV project in Iraq. Hero Talabani, wife of the former president, presented the participants’ certificates – and was enthusiastic ...

“Once war begins, there’s no turning ... by 16 children aged between 6 and 15 whom Sahel met in Iraq, Bangladesh and elsewhere. The children were asked to express their feelings under the ...