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Beats of the Antonov: Rebel Army Officer Khatir (Part 2)

The clip begins with Khatir explaining the meaning of a popular Khartoum hate song. It ends when he says, “Or he is dubbed as non-patriotic, racist, tribal, traitor, rebel etc...”

Beats of the Antonov: Rebel Army Officer Khatir (Part 2)

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