South Sudan woman spreads hope on World Refugeee Day

South Sudan refugee Mercy Akuot escaped a marriage her parents had arranged for her with a 56-year-old-uncle. Today, she and her three children live in Kenya’s Dadaab camp along with other refugees from her home country. Reporter Saida Swaleh showcases how Akuot uses music to spread messages of hope on World Refugee Day.
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Hongera Mercy,we miss you in Kakuma.Continue shinning girl ❤.