ishmael beah hails south sudans former child soldiers as future leaders | nadene ghouri /

Published at 2016-01-06 13:10:15

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Despite a Unicef-led education initiative,opportunities beyond the army are limited for decommissioned child soldiers in South Sudan. But the author Ishmael Beah believes these young survivors are vital to the country’s futureIshmael Beah listens intently as the group of boys sitting in a semi-circle talk approximately their experiences.I had to carry a lot of ammunition and we had to walk barefoot. But I had a gun and I participated in battles,” says one.
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Source: theguardian.com