[Benin] Ten-year-old Bonaventure Fon worked for two long years on a manioc farm in Nigeria. He begged his parents for permission to leave Benin after his oldest brother returned from a stint working abroad with a brand new radio. February 2005.

IRIN

[Benin] Ten-year-old Bonaventure Fon worked for two long years on a manioc farm in Nigeria. He begged his parents for permission to leave Benin after his oldest brother returned from a stint working abroad with a brand new radio. February 2005.
Date Mon, 02/28/2005 - 12:00
Credits IRIN
Themes Human Rights
Regions Benin

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