The Children Living in the Sewers of Mongolia’s Cities (2001)
Underground Children (2001) – Urban poverty is a new feature of Mongolia’s ancient nomad society, dating to the fall of the Soviet regime in 1990. For many children the impact of market reform has been devastating.
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Every night 3,000 children vanish into the manholes of Ulan Bator, seeking shelter from the bitter cold. When morning comes they emerge from the stinking sewers to look for food in the sweepings along the street.
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