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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Danielle Summer

'Can I Go To School?': Boy, 8, Travels Over 3500 Miles Alone To Italy After Jihadists Attack His Village

Eight-year-old Oumar made a 3,500-mile journey from Africa to Italy alone.

After deciding to flee his small village in the west of Mali, Africa, an eight-year-old boy made a 3,500-mile journey to Italy.

Oumar said that he left his home near Tambaga following a jihadist attack four months ago.
The young boy was separated from his family when he ran from the terrorist group on foot.

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