After years in the bush, the rebels are sick of fighting, horribly malnourished and surrendering in their thousands in the hope of a few bowls of maize porridge and a pay packet in the regular army.

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Since that time, Judy has been a regular consultant working with the Army on a number of challenges that face its leaders and its fighting men and women.

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The men, many of whom were unable to join the regular Army, played a vital role in guarding vulnerable installations.

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