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Rescuing Innocence in Afghanistan
This chapter recounts a harrowing mission aimed at rescuing an infant in Afghanistan, revealing the complex dynamics between military personnel and Afghan authorities. The discussion highlights systemic child exploitation, particularly the disturbing practice of Bachi Bazi, and the bureaucratic challenges that hinder efforts to protect vulnerable children. Through emotional accounts, the speakers emphasize the moral dilemmas faced by service members and advocate for a more compassionate policy response to the plight of children in conflict zones.