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COLOMBIA. 2017. Yury, 24, who joined FARC five years ago: " I joined Farc because I was tired of injustice, I came here to destroy inequality and injustice in the society. I wanted to fight for my family and all the poor people like them. My first night here in the Farc, I was so ready because I had thought about it for two years. When I told my mother I was leaving she started crying and tried to stop me but she couldn't. When we are back in the city after the peace deal I want to become a dentist but first I have to finish elementary school. I have 8 siblings, I'm worried for our lives after we leave here to go to the city because paramilitary can kill me and my family anytime. Everything here is arranged for me, I have food and clothing and everything else available. But now I have to take care of myself. I'm in love with birds, they are the most beautiful things in the world. They are free". 
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