When MONUSCO was established in Congo in 1999, Hakima Edahri, now 45, joined her country’s army with the firm determination to serve her nation with honor and dedication. Those same values eventually brought her to the shores of Lake Kivu.
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[PROFILE] Hakima Edahri: restoring hope despite hardship and violence
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