War’s humanitarian toll in Georgia

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Heavy fighting in the Republic of Georgia has displaced about 100,000 people. And that number could grow. After a week of heavy fighting, aid groups say they can’t reach thousands of vulnerable people in South Ossetia. Guest: Maya Kardava

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