Afghan Rules Of Engagement Do Not Permit Killing Children Who Plant IEDs

Corporal Tony Duncan gives sweets to Afghan children. Commanders say the Taliban are forcing children to lay IEDs because they will not be shot at by British snipers

Taliban Make Children Plant IEDs To Thwart Army Snipers -- The Daily Mail

Boys as young as 12 are being used by the Taliban to plant bombs designed to kill and maim British troops in Afghanistan.

Army commanders say insurgents are forcing children to lay improvised explosive devices (IEDs) because they know they will not be shot by British snipers.

Senior military sources say the children’s parents and families are likely to have been threatened by the Taliban to allow their sons to carry out the dangerous task.

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My Comment: This reminds me of Omar Khadr. They may be children, but their actions can easily result in numerous people getting killed.