Two former child soldiers Sierra Leone reflect on their experiences

Submitted by antimili-youth on Thu, 20/01/2022 - 15:19

Two former child soldiers reflect on their experiences during Sierra Leone's brutal civil war and their lives since.

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Sierra Leone

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