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Culture, religion help brothers gain acceptance after 17-year jail term

Oscar Ashivaka drinks a concoction after serving 17 years in prison for robbery with violence alongside his brother Erick Ilusa (centre). Looking on is an elder who served them the drinks meant for cleansing before they interact with community. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Standing under a tree in a secluded corner of their home, Oscar Ashivaka drinks a concoction from a bottle then passes it to his younger brother Erick Ilusa who also takes a sip.

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