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The Lost Boys of Sudan - 1 views

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    Whoever is interested in the Civil War, the Lost Boys' Journey, how they survived and what they have become today...YOU SHOULD READ THIS !!! It includes facts such as how many were killed in the conflict in Sudan, exactly what happened in the villages and how the Lost Boys were created. Also it briefly gives examples on the types of diseases and dangers they faced during the walk, and where they were headed and how long it took them to reach safety.
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ESPN.com: Page 2 : Walk of life for Lost Boy runner - 2 views

shared by Clara M on 23 Feb 13 - No Cached
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  • The walking seemed endless. So did the sun, and the thirst. Every day.
  • And walked. And walked.
  • He walked because stopping might mean death. Or enslavement.
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  • Yuot's life depended on how fast and how far his tiny bare feet could take him every day, with hot sand prickling every step, for a thousand miles with little or no sleep, day after day, night after night, across Sudan, the largest country in Africa. So he walked. For his life.
  • "The physical elements of the desert were extreme. The boys had to deal with hunger and thirst issues along the way. It's hard to believe what they endured. It's certainly a group of young men who are exceptional. What really got these boys through was a reliance on each other.
  • During the journey, many died of starvation. Many drowned. Some were shot. Some were devoured by crocodiles.
  • "They were young and they went on this trek that was close to 1,000 miles. They had to endure all of the elements. Many of them saw death on their journey and in Kenya.
  • To survive, they walked. They marched through their war-torn country, seeking refuge, first in Ethiopia, then Kenya and, eventually, the United States.
  • The boys were admired for it. It was really a test of endurance to go through what they did. It's why each one of those boys is so resilient today."
  • Only about half of the Lost Boys who tried to escape Sudan survived the journey.
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    Whoever is interested in knowing more about the Lost Boys' journey, you might want to read this article. it talks about the "Walk of Life", and the story of a 9-year-old boy, Yuot and what he had to endure.
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