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More than 100,000 civilians have fled the offensive in South Waziristan, with about 32,000 leaving since October 13, the United Nations said.

A boy, who was fleeing a military offensive against Taliban militants in South Waziristan, stands in line for a handout of food supplies for internally displaced persons (IDPs) at a camp on the outskirts of Dera Ismail Khan, located in Pakistan's restive North West Frontier Province, October 23, 2009. — Reuters/Faisal Mahmood

Children of conflict

In conflicts that currently plague parts of the world, children are the worst victims.
Displaced Pakistanis face miserable Eid

‘All I want is to go back home this Eid,’ said Khalida Bibi, a 10-year-old girl.
Fleeing South Waziristan

Up to 100,000 civilians have fled from South Waziristan.
Beyond the Durand Line

In the nieghbouring Afghan province of Khost, a group of young Afghan men police the border.

Children of conflict

In conflicts that currently plague parts of the world, children are the worst victims.
Displaced Pakistanis face miserable Eid

‘All I want is to go back home this Eid,’ said Khalida Bibi, a 10-year-old girl.
Fleeing South Waziristan

Up to 100,000 civilians have fled from South Waziristan.
Beyond the Durand Line

In the nieghbouring Afghan province of Khost, a group of young Afghan men police the border.