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Angola. Province of Bié. Kuito. The town was heavily destroyed in 1993-1994 and 1998-1999 due to the intense civil war between the Government and Unita. Hospital. Orthopedic ward. A young girl who was shot in the hand and had to be amputated seats on her bed. A man, who walked on a landmine and had also to be amputated on the right leg below the knee, holds his hand on his head. Both are physically handicapped. Lower and upper limbs. © 2000 Didier Ruef
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