Poverty, ignorance blamed for child labour
Two years ago, Innocent Nshimiyimana dropped out of school to start work. The 16-year-old says he was withdrawn from school due to poor academic performance.
![Nshimiyimana (foreground) and another child carry sugar cane to Musanze market. (J.Mbonyinshuti) Nshimiyimana (foreground) and another child carry sugar cane to Musanze market. (J.Mbonyinshuti)](https://www.newtimes.co.rw/uploads/imported_images/files/main/articles/2015/06/16/1434411605IMG-20150615-WA0006.jpg)
Nshimiyimana (foreground) and another child carry sugar cane to Musanze market. (J.Mbonyinshuti)