First Person: Mohammed Hamid, 13, Afghanistan - 18 Nov 07

Violence, a deteriorating health-care system, and unabated attacks on schools are combining to hamper the progress of Afghanistan's children, according to the latest report by the UN's childrens agency.

Many are often deprived of their childhood, forced into the world of work at a very early age.

Al Jazeera spoke to one young Afghan, who works on the street to support his family of eight.

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[msgg81]

This is a damn shame .... help them not invade or suppress them

[zabrakk]

Great

[89754236]

i like his art

[cherazad25]

yes i a gree with u we have to take a step ahead to solve it soon

[Mcplkelly]

Wow, a lot of responsibility for a young boy.

[forrestsusername]

How old is that kid translating this??

[PetrusKallang]

This is such a common sight in 3rd world countries like this. we should bring awareness about this to others. and do something about it!

[farazharoon]

wow, amazing.