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“He wants to know if his legs will grow back”

Iraq

On the 21st of March 2017, Baker was injured in an air attack in the west of Mosul. After having both of his legs amputated, he is now recovering in a hospital on the outskirts of the city. Handicap International is providing him with physiotherapy care and psychosocial support.

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Baker, on his hospital bed, near Mosul. | © E. Fourt / Handicap International

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Walking Into Danger
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Explosive weapons

Walking Into Danger

Roger Eid, head of the HI’s clearance in Iraq, explains how locals have become used to explosive remnants and put themselves in danger. To clear land is the only solution.

Demining so that people can use their land again
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Explosive weapons

Demining so that people can use their land again

Clearance is vital for many people in Iraq. Lands, villages, etc. are contaminated by improvised mines following years of war.

The challenge of explosive contamination in Iraq
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Emergency Explosive weapons

The challenge of explosive contamination in Iraq

Roger Eid, HI’s Chief of Operations in Iraq, discusses the ongoing threat to the population of explosive remnants of war in a country littered with these deadly vestiges of past conflicts.