FOOTBALL FOR PEACE

From Oxfam Horn, East and Central Africa Blog Fri Jun 20 2014, 12:35:22

As 32 countries compete for the World Cup title in Brazil, a different kind of tournament is taking place in northern Uganda. There, in the districts of Arua and Adjumani, young South Sudanese refugees have formed football teams to play for peace. "I never expected to end up in such a situation. I miss Bor, [...]

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