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Repairing the damage

Starting life afresh.

A year after Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar, killing more than 100,000 people, many parts of the country are struggling to rebuild. Non-governmental organisations such as Swissaid have been helping with reconstruction efforts. (All pictures: Swissaid)

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