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At Afghan Brickworks, Family Trapped In Cycle Of Debt

Published 28 January 2013

Zabit Khan and his nine children are bonded laborers working to pay off family debts at a brick factory in Afghanistan. The Khans are among thousands of Afghans stuck in an unending cycle of debt and poverty with little hope of escape. (Produced by Sabawoon of RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan; written by Frud Bezhan)

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by: Jorjo from: Florida
January 28, 2013 20:48
Why didn't the reporter ask the father if he was in such dire circumstances - why he decided to have 9 children? The narration says he knew he was sick 20 years ago, all the kids are less than 10 or around. Appears to me it is a case of making choices but not willing to take the responsibility for the consequences of those choices. No sympathy from me. Just pity for the kids.
by: Jake from: London
January 31, 2013 07:25
Dear Jorjo, you would probably be in the same situation if you grew up under those circumstances. I guess this man believes his kids will take care of him.