Amu: The children, most of whom work on the streets to support their families, said they were detained during street round-ups in Kabul and other areas and taken to Taliban-run prisons or so-called Dar-ul-Hifaz facilities, centres authorities say are meant to provide protection and assistance. “They arrested us and took us to Badam Bagh prison,” he said. “The food was very bad. They beat us and told us not to work anymore. Some of them made obscene comments, touched our hair and our bodies. We were afraid. They were very bad people.” Click here to read more (external link).