Former child soldier Michel Chikwanine tells his story for young readers

At the age of five, while celebrating a goal in an after-school game of soccer, Michel Chikwanine was kidnapped by rebel fighters in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He eventually managed to escape, but not before he was subjected to some truly horrific experiences. He recounts his story in a graphic-novel-style book called Child Soldier: When Boys and Girls are Used in War, which he co-wrote with Jessica Dee Humphreys. The book is illustrated by Claudia Davila, and it's aimed at 10 to 14-year-old readers. Chikwanine chats with q host Shadrach Kabango about why he's choosing to tell the harsh truths of his story to a young audience.
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[@NewMediaMaiven]

And still he rise. Thank you for sharing your story Mr Chikwanine. Canadians need to hear these stories.

[@KINGDOMKONCEPT]

Who is here after watching Beast of no nation?

[@MrSWEETCAKES]

living testimony love story like these be appreciative

[@victabeer3960]

This is proof that Evil is real in the world, I'm disgusted that any human would do this . How twisted those bastards must be .

[@ikoikjji5548]

Wow

[@stuffthatcanfly1223]

I saw that guy today

[@KINGDOMKONCEPT]

Stuff That can fly Where at?

[@eternalsummer4668]

the dime hat

[@Isaac-ho8gh]

Although I think that healthcare and refugee support should privately managed and funded instead, I feel for that guy and I guess that politics could be a more prominent reason for so much violence in Africa than race and culture.

[@Plug_Art]

Tribalism, religion and most importantly politics.

[@Isaac-ho8gh]

@@Plug_Art that'd be true, although I think that culture plays into it also.

[@bloxshortsdaily971]

@@Isaac-ho8gh Avenging your people is considered respectable in African as well as many other cultures, such as Japanese. This king of revenge mindset leads to a constant cycle of violence. I feel propaganda plays a large role in it as well.

[@Isaac-ho8gh]

@@bloxshortsdaily971 jesus, wtf. That's terrible, no wonder I rather hate collectivist and tribal cultures lol

[@xaviergarcia9430]

Idk why but this seems fake

[@globex6389]

'cus its surreal

[@Dzombic_]

same.. his smile troubles me

[@nicolassiderakis9113]

I know, it seems fake. I don't know if it's real, but I guess that if he went through all this when he was 5, maybe the trauma wasn't as evident. He might have had some severe PTSD, and maybe he went past everything. I don't know, it's so surreal that maybe it strikes as fake...