ROH YAKOBI: “They could kill you for this.”

Manatomy with Danny Wallace & Phil Hilton

This man, Roh Yakobi, wears and bears the scars of war. His dad was the local militia commander, and life was hard. He was kidnapped by the Taliban aged 12, imprisoned, and tortured. He fled to Pakistan as a child, smuggling opium across the border, and Iran, where he worked as a child labourer in factories and construction sites. He made it to Britain in 2004, and is now Associate Fellow at the Human Security Centre. He also likes his fish and chips.
Find him on Twitter at @rohyakobi.
TW: Talk of suicidal ideation, plus an attempt. If you ever feel even close, talk to someone. In the UK, the Samaritans are ready to talk, day or night. Call free on 116 123. In the US, it’s 1(800) 273-TALK. In Australia, 135 247. In NZ, it’s 0800 72 66 66. Or please google wherever you are, help’s a call away.
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