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In Pictures: Psychiatric care in DR Congo

The central African country, site of the deadliest fighting since World War II, is home to many who need mental care.

Published On 18 Jun 2014
<p>Kome Katenga joined the Alliance of Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Congo (ADFL) during the first Congo War in 1997, when he was only 16 years old. Led by Laurent Kabila, the ADFL was known for its brutality and recruitment of child soldiers. In 2002, Kome started drinking. He has been admitted to mental care facilities seven times since then.</p>
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