Cairo Investigation Examines Exploitation of 10 Children in Begging and Street Sales

Public prosecution inquiries have revealed that 10 children found at risk in Cairo were being exploited in begging and street vending.

The children were made to solicit money from passersby and sell goods in a persistent manner, according to the investigation summary.

The case concerns their discovery within Cairo governorate. The summary did not identify the neighbourhoods where they were found or specify their ages.

The children were described as being at risk. No details were provided about those responsible for exploiting them or any measures taken to protect them after they were found.