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A German Shepherd is encouraged by his Afghan trainer to find hidden explosives during a morning training session at the mine detection centre in Kabu
15 Nov 2009
Source: Reuters
 
A German Shepherd is encouraged by his Afghan trainer to find hidden explosives during a morning training session with demining dogs at the mine detection centre (MDC) in Kabul November 15, 2009. Afghanistan is still struggling to remove mines from remote areas after three decades of war. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen (AFGHANISTAN ANIMALS CONFLICT MILITARY POLITICS SOCIETY)
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REFILE - CORRECTING DATE An Afghan dog trainer gives instructions to guide demining dogs during a morning training session at the mine detection center (MDC) in Kabul November 15, 2009. Afghanistan ...


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