Liberia: The Story of the Amputee All-Stars
By: Pulitzer Center
Posted: Sep 8 08
Witnessed: 571 times
Liberia, Sierra Leone
Armed conflict, Child soldiers, Landmines & unexploded ordnances
amputee, child soldiers, football, landmine, Liberia, sierra leone
The 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.
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