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swissinfo's Justin Häne examines roads and ruts in northern Liberia.

This content was published on October 15, 2008 - 14:23

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Development in war torn Liberia is a slow and sometimes tedious experience. The humanitarian aid unit of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation is doing its part to rebuild the small West African state but will it make a difference in the long run?

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