Afghanistan bans toy guns to curb culture of violence

Afghanistan has banned the sale of imitation Kalashnikovs and other fake guns after the toys caused injuries to more than 100 people during Eid al-Fitr celebrations.  The move is part of a wider effort to curb a culture of violence in the war-torn country.

Children toting toy guns that fire rubber or plastic pellets are a common sight during Eid al-Fitr, with sales surging every year amid the festivities that mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

More than 100 children and teenagers suffered eye injuries during three days of celebrations that ended on Sunday, according to health officials. - Read More at the Guardian

Afghanistan bans toy guns to curb culture of violence