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11/07/2011

Taken by Colombian rebels aged 11 and trained to kill - a woman's escape from terror

Sara Morales was kidnapped by left-wing Farc militants when she was 11 years old and forced to fight in Colombia's violent insurgency.

Sara describes the terror of front line conflict and her pain at being separated from her family, until her dramatic escape four years ago.

Also, Chinese flautist Guo Yue recounts his journey from the hardships of the Cultural Revolution, to playing in the Red Army orchestra and then signing a record deal in London.

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28 minutes

Last on

Tue 12 Jul 2011 10:05GMT

Broadcasts

  • Mon 11 Jul 2011 14:32GMT
  • Mon 11 Jul 2011 19:32GMT
  • Mon 11 Jul 2011 23:32GMT
  • Tue 12 Jul 2011 01:32GMT
  • Tue 12 Jul 2011 10:05GMT

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