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“I was thinking, there are 5 million people, and I am just one of those 5 million. In the build-up to the war you see children playing in the street, and you think, ah, I'm going to be okay.”

Quote by Asne Seierstad

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Asne Seierstad is a prominent Norwegian freelance writer recognized for her contributions to journalism and literature. Born on February 10, 1970, she has made a significant impact through her investigative reporting and narrative non-fiction, often focusing on human rights issues and the lives of ordinary people in conflict zones. more

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