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Kenyan Children Use DNA to Identify British Soldier Fathers
Children born near a British army base in Kenya are using DNA testing to identify their fathers, many of whom are UK soldiers. This effort helps them uncover the truth about their paternity, often after being told their fathers were dead or had abandoned them.
19 Apr, 23:07 — 19 Apr, 23:07
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'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
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'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
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First report: BBC · 19 Apr, 23:07|Full coverage: 3 · 11h|Window: 11h



