As a child refugee from Somaliland, I know Sir Mo’s agony all too well

[Deeq A.]

Sir Mo Farah and I have a lot in common. We were both born in Somaliland. And we both lost half of our family members during The Isaaq genocide. But unlike Mo, who has just revealed that his real name is Hussein, I was holding my mum’s hand when I landed safely back in the UK.

Source: Hiiraan Online