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Painting murals inspires children in Sarajevo

Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina, was torn apart by war. Twenty years later, the city is still getting back on its feet. One young architecture student, Ervina Muftic, is helping to make a difference in her neighborhood by painting colorful murals with the help of enthusiastic local schoolchildren.

Listen to the report by Pavel Sraj in Sarajevo:

Listen to the report by Pavel Sraj in Sarajevo:

Ervina Muftic and her little helpers are bringing color to the streets of Sarajevo

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Wednesday 20.02.2013 | 09:53

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Bosnia-Herzegovina, conflict, murals, Sarajevo, street art

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