The Lost Boys Analysis

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Mapping Migration of the Lost Boys
During the war between Northern Sudan and Southern Sudan, many boys were forced to face many challenges and hazards. They were referred to as lost boys. During this large diaspora of african boys, they were exposed to dirty water, the rebels, injuries, and other hardships. These boys would walk many months and sometimes many years to make it to a safe shelter away from war. Many boys did not make it on the long endless walk to shelter, they were either killed by dangerous animals, angry rebels, lack of food, lack of rest, or the lack of clean or any water at all. These terrible events demonstrate the horrors of the war between Northern Sudan and Southern Sudan.

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