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Sudanese lost boy Salva Dut

Article published on the 2009-08-12 Latest update 2009-08-12 17:36 TU

Salva Dut is a so-called "lost boy" from Sudan who now runs an NGO that provides clean water to Sudanese villages. He shares his story and his thoughts with RFI.

Voices: Salva Dut

12/08/2009 by Imogen Lamb

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