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Pierre-Marie Vincent, author of ‘A Physician’s War Diary - Libya Hurra!’

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Marc Perelman speaks to Pierre-Marie Vincent, doctor and author of the book "A Physician’s War Diary - Libya Hurra!". They discuss the first days of the Libyan revolution which Dr Vincent witnessed in Tripoli. The doctor also comments on this week’s Amnesty International report alleging that acts of torture are being committed today by former rebels.

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