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The Iraqi Orphan: 30 Lost Years

Jon Kay follows Amar's journey for Panorama as he returns to Iraq for the first time in 30 years. Is it a case of mistaken identity - or can they find Amar's family?

Amar was brought to the UK from Iraq three decades ago, an orphaned child with terrible burns from a napalm attack by Saddam Hussein's forces. His cause was taken up by an MP and his treatment and recovery in hospital were followed closely by the world's media. When the spotlight faded he settled into a quiet life without his family in Devon, but then years later receives a mysterious message from a stranger, saying his mother is looking for him. Jon Kay follows Amar's journey for Panorama as he returns to Iraq for the first time in 30 years. Is it a case of mistaken identity - or can they find Amar's family?

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 19 May 2019 21:30GMT

Credits

Role Contributor
Reporter Jon Kay
Producer Alexander Littlewood
Producer Jenny Parks
Executive Producer Lucie Kon
Editor Rachel Jupp

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