The Congo

07/19/17 • 40 min

When a highly respected Congolese physician comes to the aid of protesters beaten and killed by government officials, he is arrested and tortured. Forced to flee for his life. he arrives in America with dreams of reuniting his family and practicing medicine. But not all dreams come true. Dr. Didier adds his story of horror and heroism to the Voices in America podcast.

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