Rape of Men Used as Weapon of War in Congo


	Rape of Men Used as Weapon of War in Congo

Deepti

8-8-2009 5:34 AM

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congo, crime, men, rape, war

Deepti says:

Just when I thought I couldn't be more disgusted....

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8-9-2009 12:02 PM

Nerfzilla

I know Deepti...exactly...

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