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Frances Kindon

Mo Farah’s 'estranged' brother harbours deep regrets over act that split them

Sir Mo Farah has bravely opened up about his heartbreaking past, revealing he was trafficked into the UK as a nine year old boy to work as a servant.

The Olympian runner was brought into the country illegally in the place of the real Mo Farah, who still lives in Somalia.

Mo isn't his real name - was actually born Hussein Abdi Kahin in Somaliland - and for most of his childhood he was forced to live with a couple and take care of their young children while his own family remained in Somalia.

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