In Focus: Amputee All Stars

For more information: http://pulitzercenter.org/show... amputee soccer players - formerly child soldiers of opposing rebel groups - are held up as the new hope of Liberia. The Amputee Football Federation of Liberia has already played in international matches in Sierra Leone and Russia. Now they're gearing up to go to Turkey. Although these players win medals, they still struggle to meet their basic needs.

Channel: News & Politics
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: PulitzerCenter

Length: 08:12
Rating: 5.00
Views: 6455

Tags: amputee  child  conflict  fighters  groups  Liberia  olympics  rebel  rehabilitation  soccer  soldiers  special  

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