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Walid (C), a 31-year old former rebel injured in fighting against ...
Feb 16th, 2012
(Reuters) - Walid (C), a 31-year old former rebel injured in fighting against Gaddafi forces in Misrata last April, is examined at a physical therapy clinic in Misrata February 14, 2012. Walid, whose right leg was amputated and left leg and right hand were injured, is headed to Germany to complete his therapy. Picture taken February 14, 2012. REUTERS/Anis Mili (LIBYA - Tags: CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY HEALTH) -
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