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Kwan Malwal was born in Southern Sudan in the midst of the civil war. When he was just seven he and his family fled their village during an attack.
Even after he migrated to the United States conflict continued to shape his life.
For the last two years, Kwan served as an Arabic translator in the US Army. During his tour in Iraq he translated intelligence and assisted with the training of the Iraqi Army.
Back home, his marriage was falling apart. When he returned he had to restart his life over again. Like so many times before.
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Kwan Malwal was born in Southern Sudan in the midst of the civil war. When he was just seven he and his family fled their village during an attack.
Even after he migrated to the United States conflict continued to shape his life.
For the last two years, Kwan served as an Arabic translator in the US Army. During his tour in Iraq he translated intelligence and assisted with the training of the Iraqi Army.
Back home, his marriage was falling apart. When he returned he had to restart his life over again. Like so many times before.
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