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Salim who defused thousands of IEDs says ignored after losing limbs

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GHAZNI CITY (Pajhwok): A soldier, who defused thousands of landmines, says the government did not help him after he lost both of his legs, eyes and one hand to a landmine blast three years ago.

The former soldier, Mohammad Salim, is a resident of central Ghazni province, and had served in the national security for 14 years in southeastern Paktia and eastern Nangarhar provinces besides his own province.

In an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, Salim said he had defused 3,775 improvised explosive devises (IEDs) during his service.

“It was 3 . . .

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