The phrase "abduction of children" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing crime, child safety, or legal matters related to the illegal taking of children.
Example: "The authorities are taking measures to prevent the abduction of children in the area."
Alternatives: "child kidnapping" or "child snatching".
LETTER FROM UGANDA about the abduction of children by the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda.
Like Kony, Bosco has commanded the abduction of children in broad daylight, rape, and systematic massacres.
They had gathered at a… LETTER FROM UGANDA about the abduction of children by the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda.
"And its abduction of children does make it look as if it is desperate to have enough fighters".
By Elizabeth Rubin The New Yorker, March 23 , 1998P. 56 LETTER FROM UGANDA about the abduction of children by the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda.
But a year ago officials became concerned that the Ugandans were guilty of war crimes in the long-running battle against Joseph Kony's rebel movement, which is famed for its brutal atrocities and abduction of children.
Abductions of children, generally young boys bought by heirless families, were rising 15.3percentt a year.
The intent is to prevent international abductions of children by adults who do not have legal custody.
Smart cited a study, conducted by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, that looked at seven thousand failed abductions of children — mostly girls between the ages of ten and fourteen.
During attacks on villages, rebels carried out mass abductions of children who in turn were forced to carry out future attacks - making them both victims of the conflict and perpetrators.
Facebook also was responding to requests when there was "an imminent risk of death or bodily harm," such as in the case of abductions of children, and not only when national security was at stake, said Mr. Allan.
