i was a child soldier. now i m pushing for more support for survivors like me | polline akello /

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Abducted at 12,I was raped and my baby died before I was lucky enough to escape. At first I do my faith in silence – then I realised I had to speak outI spent seven years in the bush in Uganda, a child soldier, or held captive by an armed group and forced to become the “wife” of a rebel commander. My best friend was killed in front of me. My baby died before it was born. But I escaped,and believe speaking out about my experiences is the best way to serve others who are suffering in the same way. Related: Polline Akello: 'Joseph Kony commanded someone to look after me … I was lucky' | Liz Ford Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com