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Washington, D.C., United States (AHN) – The Pentagon on Friday reacted to the reported leaks of the draft findings of a working group studying the impact of change of policy as the U.S. prepares to repeal the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the armed services.

Defense Secretary Robert Gates ordered an immediate probe into the leak by a Washington based newspaper the Washington Post which published details of the study’s findings on Thursday, citing two unnamed sources.

“The secretary strongly condemns the unauthorized release of information related to this report and has directed an investigation to establish who communicated with the Washington Post or any other news organization without authorization and in violation of Department policy and his specific instruction,” Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said in a statement.

Gates is “very concerned and extremely disappointed” that unnamed sources selectively revealed aspects of Comprehensive Review Working Group’s draft findings, Morrell said, “presumably to shape perceptions of the report prior to its release.”

The secretary launched the review in March to objectively ascertain the impact of repealing the so-called “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law on military readiness, effectiveness, recruiting, retention, unit cohesion and families, Morrell noted.

“He (Gates) made it clear then and throughout this process that it was ‘critical that this effort be carried out in a professional, thorough and dispassionate manner,’” Morrell said.

“He (Gates) has also stated clearly that ‘given the political dimension of this issue, it is equally critical that … every effort be made to shield our men and women in uniform and their families from those aspects of this debate.’”

Morrell noted that the working group has operated for nearly nine months in strict accordance to Gates’ mandate. “Anonymous sources now risk undermining the integrity of this process,” he said.

The report is due to Gates Dec. 1, and the full report will be made public early next month. “Until then, no one at the Pentagon will comment on its contents,” he said. 


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Dhaka, Bangladesh (NewsBahn) – By Saleem Samad

Special to All Headline News

A proposed national child policy would prohibit use of children in political activities and their employment in hazardous jobs in Bangladesh.

Unlike in Palestine and Indian-administered Kashmir, political activists often mobilize children to join protest rallies, which often turn violent when confronted by riot police. “Children are in the front line during demonstrations and anti-government riots,” said political scientist Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed.

On the eve of an anti-government nationwide shut down, police pick up thousands of children and teenagers from city slums to frustrate the opposition.

The draft policy is in conformity with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) that children under 18 years of age would be deemed as a child, irrespective of their castes, religions, communities, and social status. The government will appoint an ombudsman for children to ensure implementation of the UNCRC.

The previous child policy age limit was 14, bringing in nearly 45 percent of the country’s estimated 156 million population.

The new child policy seeks to target ultra-poor children and street kids under the protection of its social safety net, also eradicate child labor gradually, The Daily Star newspaper said.

State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury said the new policy pays more attention to qualitatively enhancing child health security and rights. The government will finalize the policy by early October.

Under the policy, the government would start a concerted effort with non-government and charity organizations to provide free health services and education to poor children.

Wahida Banu, chairman of Bangladesh Shishu Odhikar (Child Rights) Forum, told The Daily Star, “The social protection net will help reduce the number of homeless children, who are vulnerable to exploitation on streets, and to becoming drug users, peddlers, or muggers. We hope the social safety net will cover the children’s basic demands and protect them.”

Bangladesh has an estimated 8 million working children. Taking them immediately away from jobs would only add to hunger and miseries for their families. The draft policy prohibits employment of children under 14 years of age as full time workers. A draft child policy envisages elimination of the scourge in a phased manner.

According to the draft, at least 26.5 million children in the country live below the poverty line, with little or no means to meet their basic needs.

Saleem Samad is a journalist based in Bangladesh who writes on current affairs.

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