Peter (not his real name) 14 a willing recruit into the Mayi Mayi when the CNDP attacked his village. He fled later to a catholic mission and was airlifted out of the battle zone by the UN. Child soldiers who have served for all of the various forces in eastern congo in the demobilisation centre at Don Bosco in Goma, Eastern Congo. Child soldiers who have served for all of the various forces in eastern Congo in the demobilization center at Don Bosco in Goma, Eastern Congo.

Simon (not his real name) 14 years old was fighting with the FDLR. He was not forced to join, he said he joined because his people were suffering so much and he needed a support network. His father abandoned his family when he was young and his mother died in fighting against the CNDP in the region where he lived. Child soldiers who have served for all of the various forces in eastern Congo in the demobilization center at Don Bosco in Goma, Eastern Congo.

John (not his real name) 11 years old was recruited as a child soldier from Mweso Bosomba. He served for one year with PARECO before being demobilized. He was a fighter and went through training in the bush after which he served as a body Guard for a senior commander Cenery. He was a willing recruit after the battles around his home between CNDP and PARECO. Child soldiers who have served for all of the various forces in eastern Congo in the demobilization center at Don Bosco in Goma, Eastern Congo.

Innocent (not his real name) 17 years old from Kirumba served with the PARECO. He joined willingly and was recruited by secretary Kasereka. He was fighting in Nyamilima against CNDP and in Bohoyo againt the 15th Brigade FARDC. Child soldiers who have served for all of the various forces in eastern Congo in the demobilization center at Don Bosco in Goma, Eastern Congo.

Marrion (not his real name) 16 years old was a child soldier for the FDLR. He was recruited willingly in Kachalire and spent two years as a fighter. The battles he recounts were very difficult. Now he just wants to go to school. Child soldiers who have served for all of the various forces in eastern Congo in the demobilization center at Don Bosco in Goma, Eastern Congo.

Thomas (not his real name) 17 years old spent two years with the Mayi Mayi. He was also a militia two years earlier and was forced to rejoin after he escaped. He worries about his parent who he has not heard of in over one year. He simply wants to finish schoolChild soldiers who have served for all of the various forces in eastern Congo in the demobilization center at Don Bosco in Goma, Eastern Congo.

Mathais (not his real name) 15 years old from Nyanzale was with the FDLR Militia for two years and served in many battles as a front ine fighter. He is happy he escaped and now wants to finish school and become a driver. Child soldiers who have served for all of the various forces in eastern Congo in the demobilization center at Don Bosco in Goma, Eastern Congo.

Carrol (not his real name) 15 years old and fought with PARECO in Lusamambo. He spent four years fighting and he says he enjoyed being in the militia. He was not forced to join. Child soldiers who have served for all of the various forces in eastern Congo in the demobilization center at Don Bosco in Goma, Eastern Congo.

John (not his real name) 15 years old is from Bunyatenze and Kateke. He fought with the PARECO with Major Makanza. He was a willing recruit and enjoyed fighting. His parents are still alive he thinks although he has not seen them in many months. Child soldiers who have served for all of the various forces in eastern Congo in the demobilization center at Don Bosco in Goma, Eastern Congo.

Marcus (not his real name)16 years old from Kashuga fought with the CNDP for five years. He joined when he was still very young because his father and mother were killed. He was trained by CNDP in the bush and served around Kichanga. Child soldiers who have served for all of the various forces in eastern Congo in the demobilization center at Don Bosco in Goma, Eastern Congo.

Brian (not his real name) 14 years old from Buhoyo served with PARECO for two years. He was a frontline fighter for most of that time. His parents are in Kamandi a small village close to Lubero. Child soldiers who have served for all of the various forces in eastern Congo in the demobilization center at Don Bosco in Goma, Eastern Congo.

Kitawite 12 years old was a fighter with the FDLR in Mirigi close to Kanyabayonga for 1 year He was with Commander Tumaini. His parents are still alive in Nyonzale, he wants to be a teacher or a headmaster when he grows up. (We have 20 minute extended interview with this child) Child soldiers who have served for all of the various forces in eastern Congo in the demobilization center at Don Bosco in Goma, Eastern Congo.

James 15 years old from Nyanzale. He fought with the CNDP militia for three years with commander (Major) Makenga, who forced him to join. He wants to go home and do normal jobs but his parents were killed by the FDLR so he is unsure how he will support himself. Child soldiers who have served for all of the various forces in eastern Congo in the demobilization center at Don Bosco in Goma, Eastern Congo.

Hope 15 years old fought with PARECO in Kasengeri Village close to Kanyabayonga. He spent just 2 months with them and was trained by commander Mumbere when he was in the militia. Child soldiers who have served for all of the various forces in eastern Congo in the demobilization center at Don Bosco in Goma, Eastern Congo.