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Libya banking on unifying aspect of sport, amid turmoil

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Despite a raging internal conflict, the unifying factor of sport has not been eroded.Hopes remain high that sport could play a vital role in Libya’s reconcilitation process.

The coastal city of Zuwara in the North of Libya staged the first edition of Awessu International Beach Handball.

The only international side taking part was Serbia. And for this war-torn country, that is a sign of progress.

And judging by the considerable number of fans, who flocked here to watch, the game is slowly gaining traction in the country.

 

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