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Former Sudanese child soldier on a mission to promote peace
From left: Juliani, Kimathi, Jal, and Beah. Jal’s struggles have been well documented in the international media, a documentary, a best seller book, and his music. Liz Muthoni
As Southern Sudan prepares to hold a referendum that threatens to split Africa’s largest country, Emmanuel Jal, one of its sons, is using his talent to preach peace.
Displaying dye on his left hand index finger — an indication that he has registered to vote in the January 9 referendum — Jal said he was in Nairobi to organise a two-day youth conference followed by a music concert that will preach peace — under the Gatwich Festival banner.
