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Kony2012: viral propaganda or civic awareness?

Kony2012 has become the most viral video in history reaching over 100 million views in just 4 days. The video whose purpose is to bring under justice Robert Kony, an Ugandan warlord and leader of the Army of the Lord, has raised huge awareness on the issue of child soldiers in Africa, but also big criticisms for its simplicity and paternalistic approach.
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