Deadly bombing at UN House in Nigeria, 29 August 2011

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This shot was taken in the United Nations building shortly after the bombing.
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A women who survived the attack is being helped.
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Victims are being helped after the attack at UN House in Abuja, Nigeria.
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Rescue team arrives to help victims of bomb blast in Abuja.
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A pair of boots was left on the vicinity where the attack occurred.
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Survivors were emotional as they were escorted away from bombed building.
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The aftermath of the blast at UN House in Abuja.
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People trapped inside the United Nations building after the bombing were rescued.

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