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Al Jazeera World Season 5, Episode 5: The Wooden Rifle
Five Lebanese in Beirut reflect on how their lives have been affected by their country's civil war in the 1970s and 80s. Watch Al Jazeera World Season 5, Episode 5 The Wooden Rifle in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Al Jazeera World Season 5, Episode 5 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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