In 2012 Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony went viral thanks to Kony 2012, a documentary about his atrocities. He's been on the run ever since. Today, the son who was groomed to be his father's heir tells his story for the first time.

This podcast contains scenes some listeners may find distressing.

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Guest: Richard Assheton, contributor, The Times and The Sunday Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producer: Olivia Case.

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Clips: Channel 4, Clevver News, Kony 2012 / Jason Russell / Invisible Children, Inc., The White House / JosephyKony.ogv

Photo: Richard Assheton for The Sunday Times.

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