A female participant waits in her corner during a kickboxing competition in Juba
A female participant waits in her corner during a kickboxing competition in South Sudan's capital Juba November 22, 2013. The event aims to promote harmony and raise awareness on reducing incidences of violence and fighting among the various tribes, according to organizers. REUTERS/Andreea campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: SPORT BOXING CIVIL UNREST)
A trainer prepares a boxer before a kickboxing competition in Juba
A trainer (C) prepares a boxer before a kickboxing competition in South Sudan's capital Juba November 22, 2013. The event aims to promote harmony and raise awareness on reducing incidences of violence and fighting among the various tribes, according to organizers. REUTERS/Andreea campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: SPORT BOXING CIVIL UNREST)
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