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We are still a young democracy and people are still very mad about many things. I believe we should transform as a society. We need to create a dialogue and space for people to talk about the trauma of the past and a space for the young people to read about it.

— Mildred Ramakaba-Lesiea

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Thank you for not forgetting who you are and where you come from.

I relived the trauma of solitary confinement, but I am much relieved that I’ve achieved this.

No one can tell your story better than you, because you experienced it. I urge the veterans to pen your stories – tell your stories.

Your story will never be forgotten. We know the pain of our country and it needs us to be strong.The fight of the people will never die on our watch.

Imagine if you were given a name by your parents to identify you, and someone took it away and replaced it with a number? It’s the worst thing for a human.

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