Helin Aslan, an eight-year-old girl, begs for money at the Levent Metro Station in Istanbul, the largest city of Turkey, Oct. 25, 2009. She is one of thousands of children who are pushed onto the streets every passing year to earn money through begging. Organized crime groups pick suitable spots for child beggars, including close to restaurants, shops, hospitals, bus stations, local bazaars, subways and ATMs. Experts define child begging as a form of exploitation and even abuse. The state is urged to take an immediate action to prevent children from being forced into begging. [Xinhua]
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