Congo's Child Soldiers

In an effort to bring peace to the region, Karim was offered (and has accepted) a commission in the FARDC, at the rank of colonel. But with approximately 2,000 active men still loyal to him, it is not clear how meaningful this gesture will be.

Co-opted?
In an effort to bring peace to the region, Karim was offered (and has accepted) a commission in the FARDC, at the rank of colonel. But with approximately 2,000 active men still loyal to him, it is not clear how meaningful this gesture will be.

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