Soldier, 16, tells his tale of horror

TUCKED away in the dusty side streets of Goma the house of “mama”, as she is known, is modest with holy relics on the wall and clean covers over worn-down seats.

Mama is a foster mother who takes in rescued child soldiers, offering them a roof over their head, food and a humble home while they become used to normal life again.

The foster carer cannot be identified as armed groups could re-recruit children taking refuge in her house.