FAIRY TALE: Former LRA War Child Marries Russian Lover Days After Graduation

In a tweet dated 21^st July 2021, the Russian embassy in Uganda congratulated Dr. Bosco Odonga who recently married his longtime Russian lover.

“We are happy to learn that Bosco Odonga who was once a child soldier from Uganda, got married in Russia. In 2004 he was rescued by a Russian volunteer and eventually came to live and study in our country, where he became a certified cardiologist. Congratulations!”

🎉💒We are happy to learn that Mr. Odonga Bosco @odonga2, who was once a child soldier from #Uganda, got married in #Russia!

In 2004 he was rescued by a Russian volunteer & eventually came to live & study in our country, where he became a certified cardiologist. Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/mMXV71b55l
— Russian Embassy in Uganda 🇷🇺 (@RusEmbUganda) July 21, 2021

According to reports, Odonga was recruited as a child soldier by the Lord’s Resistance Army a rebel group that initially operated in Northern Uganda, South Sudan. However, in 2004 he was rescued by a Russian volunteer who took him to Russian, where he was raised and educated.

Currently, Odonga is one of the top certified cardiologists in Russia.

As of now, a number of victims who were affected by the LRA activities have been able to acquire education and turn life around after being helped by the government, charitable organizations and individuals.