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202615 minPGdoc-short

Still Human

202615 minPGdoc-short

Makur Diet, a war survivor in South Sudan, transforms his life and others' by providing support and prosthetics to fellow conflict victims.

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Still Human

2026• 15 minPG

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Makur Diet, a war survivor in South Sudan, transforms his life and others' by providing support and prosthetics to fellow conflict victims.

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Makur Diet, a South Sudanese man who lost his leg to gunfire over a decade ago, transforms his despair into hope after receiving a prosthetic limb. Now working at an International Committee of the Red Cross centre, he dedicates his life to assisting fellow war victims in regaining mobility. The ICRC, a three-time Nobel Peace Prize laureate, plays a crucial role in providing rehabilitation services in conflict zones. This short documentary series, directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, highlights the enduring influence of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates.

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