In 1999, Sierra Leone was in the midst of a brutal civil war. Citizens would wake up everyday and face relentless violence. Rebel soldiers would viciously amputate civilians and enslave women, raping them repeatedly during captivity.

Aminata Conteh-Biger was one of those women. Snatched from her father’s arms when she was 18-years-olds, Aminata was held captive for months before her captors finally released her. But she still wasn't safe.

She talks to Mia about hope, resilience and surviving some dark, dark places.

THE END BITS:
Aminata's Book, Rising Heart
https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760784966/ 

The Aminata Maternal Foundation
https://aminatamaternalfoundation.org/ 

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CREDITS:

Host: Mia Freedman. You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here.

With thanks to our guest, Aminata Conteh-Biger
https://www.instagram.com/aminata_conteh_biger/?hl=en 

Producer: Melanie Sauer

Executive Producer: Elissa Ratliff

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