These young patriots were willing to serve in faraway lands, yet they were taken from us here at home.

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Last year, Mr Ble Goude told the BBC that, as head of the Young Patriots group, he had only organised rallies and meetings and never run a militia.

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Last year, Mr Ble Goude told the BBC that, as head of the Young Patriots group, he had only organised rallies and meetings and had never run a militia.

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