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Landmine Survivior Crowned in Angola Beauty Pageant

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Posted by: Misi Coker on April 5, 2008 Under: Angola, Discussion Lounge, Editor's Pick



Angola: Augusta Urica is the winner of Miss Landmine beauty pageant in Angola. The pageant was organized for survivors of landmine explosions in the country. Eighteen women competed in the controversial event organized to raise awareness about the ongoing situation with landmines in Angola.

The winner, Urica, is 31, will receive a custom-made artificial limb, US$2,500 cash and a variety of domestic appliances. The prizes were presented by Angola’s First Lady, Ana Paula dos Santos. There are around 80,000 amputees in Angola, most of them victims of land mines.

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