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Former Child Soldier in Somalia Recounts Trauma of Conflict
A former child soldier in Somalia shares his ongoing nightmares and the traumatic experiences of being forced to fight. He describes the brutal reality of his past, where it was 'either killed or be killed'.
6 Jun, 23:25 — 7 Jun, 08:52
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'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.
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'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
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‘It was either killed or be killed’ – ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia
Shopkeeper Yusuf Ali still battles with memories of his time as a child soldier fighting on the streets of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.
By Emmanuel Tetteh
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First report: BBC · 6 Jun, 23:25|Full coverage: 3 · 9h|Window: 9h
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