In South Sudan State, Street Children a Growing Problem

Teenager Garang Riing Deng has been living in the streets in Warrap state capital Kuacjok for years now, eking out a meager living.  "I used to polish shoes and then I began to collect empty plastic containers, and, later, I moved into the market," the 15-year-old told South Sudan in Focus. "I don’t rob or steal. I only collect empty containers and charcoal and sell them and eat from that money,” he said. But traders say the children are a menace and are calling...

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