'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
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A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a British Army base in Kenya, revealing long-hidden family connections.
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