8-year-old pupil falls to his death in school’s pit latrine

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BOATEN 10 years ago

O,O,O,pls take a good cear of the childrens in the school

O,O,O,pls take a good cear of the childrens in the school
www.ghanatvlive.net 10 years ago

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James Adams 10 years ago

There are more dangerous areas than this and if this happened in the capital what about the remote areas.Is this country cursed No its because we have people and leaders who just talk but cannot think and have future plans.Ho ...
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There are more dangerous areas than this and if this happened in the capital what about the remote areas.Is this country cursed No its because we have people and leaders who just talk but cannot think and have future plans.How do they use our taxes.
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

2013

2013
OZA 10 years ago

Yes! GREATER CARE international School. This is a joke, Ghana! How can any school authority allow an eight year old kid to visit this man-hole without supervision? That pit is already a trap! This must be a private institutio ...
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Yes! GREATER CARE international School. This is a joke, Ghana! How can any school authority allow an eight year old kid to visit this man-hole without supervision? That pit is already a trap! This must be a private institution that charges a great deal of money to run the school without a decent toilet facility.
Yap 10 years ago

Blame them. Visionless, they talk before thinking. They are supposed to make policies but they have no clue. Let them insult, you hear their voices all over the place; Tony Aidoo, Okujeto Ablakwa, Asiedu Nketia, the communica ...
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Blame them. Visionless, they talk before thinking. They are supposed to make policies but they have no clue. Let them insult, you hear their voices all over the place; Tony Aidoo, Okujeto Ablakwa, Asiedu Nketia, the communication team etc. Also let something fishy be done they are there. If you foolishly vote for umbrella without thinking prepare for the worse
Kwadzo 10 years ago

FOOLISH BOY THINK, AT THE LOOK THE FACILITY, ONE WILL NEED NO ASSISTANCE TO DECEND ITS OLDER THAN 10 YEARS. WE HAVE ALL THESE MESS BUT KUFOUR & HIS GOOD FOR NOTHING GUYZ AND THE LIKE YOU USED GHANAIANS' OVER $75 MILLION THE C ...
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FOOLISH BOY THINK, AT THE LOOK THE FACILITY, ONE WILL NEED NO ASSISTANCE TO DECEND ITS OLDER THAN 10 YEARS. WE HAVE ALL THESE MESS BUT KUFOUR & HIS GOOD FOR NOTHING GUYZ AND THE LIKE YOU USED GHANAIANS' OVER $75 MILLION THE CELEBRATION OF GHANA @50 TALK SENSE.
Kobena 10 years ago

In our national capital and an "International School?" Obviously someone who is paid by the taxpayer inspected the school's premises and passed it for use by children.
Cry the beloved country!

In our national capital and an "International School?" Obviously someone who is paid by the taxpayer inspected the school's premises and passed it for use by children.
Cry the beloved country!
Carl 10 years ago

Things are getting worse by the day. This poor African quality of life is now at low.

We need to re-examine our priorities

Things are getting worse by the day. This poor African quality of life is now at low.

We need to re-examine our priorities
Sekondi Eleven Wise 10 years ago

Nima is close to the Flagstaff House, the seat of Ghana Government. And if we have a pit latrine in Accra what type of latrines do we have on lesser regions of Ghana. Yet the Ghana President has a private Jet that has been ...
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Nima is close to the Flagstaff House, the seat of Ghana Government. And if we have a pit latrine in Accra what type of latrines do we have on lesser regions of Ghana. Yet the Ghana President has a private Jet that has been chartered or given freely to the Asantehene to travel to the UK?> And we are supposed to be a banana Republic under-developed Country that looks to the civilised Western World for material and financial aid?.
Ghana needs to change and we couldn't wait for the right political party to come to do things differently.
At least, Nima in Accra needs a water closet and decent toilet and certainly not a pit latrine.
God Save the King
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

a disgrace indeed

a disgrace indeed
Akwasi 10 years ago

OH GHANA!!!

50 YEARS AFTER INDEPENDENCE & PIT LATRINES???

THIS IS A NATIONAL DISGRACEPIT LATRINE

OH GHANA!!!

50 YEARS AFTER INDEPENDENCE & PIT LATRINES???

THIS IS A NATIONAL DISGRACEPIT LATRINE
Mansa Musa Kankam 10 years ago

Yes, this shows the level of culture (anibuei / "eye open") the ruling elites have. Kufuor built a Presidential Palace as a priority and Mills-Mahama imported Presidential Jet. Mahama's brother Ibrahim boasts he is the first ...
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Yes, this shows the level of culture (anibuei / "eye open") the ruling elites have. Kufuor built a Presidential Palace as a priority and Mills-Mahama imported Presidential Jet. Mahama's brother Ibrahim boasts he is the first Ghanaian to acquire a Lear Jet and so on and so forth. But right there in Accra, schools have to do with dangerous pit latrine. The Asantehene purchases a multi-million dollar mansion in London but lots of schoolchildren still have classes under trees in the Ashante Region! The ruling elites of both NDC and NPP have stolen billions of dollars that have been hidden in offshore accounts abroad for the most part. Imagine what even 50 million dollars could do to transform Accra and provide for a modern sewage system, water supply, modern schools etc!

Only Kwame Nkrumah understood what it meant to be educated and cultured! As for the rest, tweaaaaah!
Martin 10 years ago

This is the 21st century and they still have pit latrines in Ghana. Something must be done about this.

This is the 21st century and they still have pit latrines in Ghana. Something must be done about this.
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

what a shame

what a shame
mike 10 years ago

ghainaian are useless and stupid or they think of is cars and houses poor little boy dies of the in competense of all the leadetrs who come and talk shit and go no vision i feel very sorry for the boys family may his soul re ...
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ghainaian are useless and stupid or they think of is cars and houses poor little boy dies of the in competense of all the leadetrs who come and talk shit and go no vision i feel very sorry for the boys family may his soul rest in peace kuffour foolish black monkey came to power did nothing and alwaysd opens his mouth and and talking nonsense
alone prophet of Jehovah 10 years ago

And our so called mp's sit in suv cars ha Ghana.May his soul rest with the lord

And our so called mp's sit in suv cars ha Ghana.May his soul rest with the lord
KWAME OWUSU 10 years ago

STOP MAKING SUCH NONSENSE COMENTS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENTS AND TAKE CHARGE AND BE RESPONSIBLE, IS THE PRESIDENT SUPPOSE TO BUILT TOILET FOR A SO-CALLED INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL?
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STOP MAKING SUCH NONSENSE COMENTS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENTS AND TAKE CHARGE AND BE RESPONSIBLE, IS THE PRESIDENT SUPPOSE TO BUILT TOILET FOR A SO-CALLED INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL?
THESE PRIVATE SCHOOLS HAVE BEEN THERE SINCE TIME BEGUN, GO TO KUMASI WITH GIANT STOREY BUILDINGS WITH NO TOILET
IS IT THE PRESIDENT'S FAULT?
Jay - UK 10 years ago

Kwame Owusu, I think Government policies make a difference as they govern the country.

Even though it sounds to be a private school, it is the responsibility of government to enforce that the right thing is done.

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Kwame Owusu, I think Government policies make a difference as they govern the country.

Even though it sounds to be a private school, it is the responsibility of government to enforce that the right thing is done.

For example the AMA, Local government or the Ministry of Education can enforce that all such structures be removed from schools and other public places. Even homes.
Gogus 10 years ago

Jay your comment is perfect. Kwame we cannot be vigilantees. Policies and institutions must work for our common good. We elect our leaders to ensure this. It is sad this is happening in the Capital.

Jay your comment is perfect. Kwame we cannot be vigilantees. Policies and institutions must work for our common good. We elect our leaders to ensure this. It is sad this is happening in the Capital.
Great 10 years ago

With all this Ghanaian People till follow this useless Politicians and making useless noise. all they know is NDC,NPP fools.Please change the name of the School B-cuz their care is not Great.

With all this Ghanaian People till follow this useless Politicians and making useless noise. all they know is NDC,NPP fools.Please change the name of the School B-cuz their care is not Great.
Jay - UK 10 years ago

Oh no. Poor boy. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

These are some of the things voters must consider before voting certain people to power.

I will not mention names but we have very prominent people living in the hear ...
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Oh no. Poor boy. May his soul rest in perfect peace.

These are some of the things voters must consider before voting certain people to power.

I will not mention names but we have very prominent people living in the heart of Nima who have been in power over the years and have never considered issues like this in the community.

It is a shame Accra still have such structures in place and worst of all at a public place such as a school.

Shame onto all those in power who could have averted this calamity.
Nana Kwame 10 years ago

OH, THIS IS TOO MUCH! 21ST CENTURY!OH KWAME NKRUMAH, SEE THE COUNTRY YOU TOILED FOR! GHANA IS REALLY GOING BACKWARD......NOTHING MORE TO SAY CAN WE START BUILDING AFFORDBLE TOILETS FOR SCHOOLS?????

OH, THIS IS TOO MUCH! 21ST CENTURY!OH KWAME NKRUMAH, SEE THE COUNTRY YOU TOILED FOR! GHANA IS REALLY GOING BACKWARD......NOTHING MORE TO SAY CAN WE START BUILDING AFFORDBLE TOILETS FOR SCHOOLS?????
The Mask 10 years ago

It has nothing to do with your government. It is the schools responsibility to have stability with all.

It has nothing to do with your government. It is the schools responsibility to have stability with all.
Gogus 10 years ago

Yes it the school responsibility but who supervises and licenses the school to operate?

Yes it the school responsibility but who supervises and licenses the school to operate?
Nhyiraba- U.S.A 10 years ago

This is what happens when we keep on voting for incompetent leaders. Pres. Mahama's child will never use a pit latrine. God have mercy on Ghana.

This is what happens when we keep on voting for incompetent leaders. Pres. Mahama's child will never use a pit latrine. God have mercy on Ghana.
Son Of Man 10 years ago

WHAT A DISGRACE AND A WASTE OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN GHANA.
WHAT DID HE DO WRONG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AUTHORITIES ?
KAMEL BASHIRU - MAY THE LORD HAVE MERCY ON HIS SOUL.

WHAT A DISGRACE AND A WASTE OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN GHANA.
WHAT DID HE DO WRONG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AUTHORITIES ?
KAMEL BASHIRU - MAY THE LORD HAVE MERCY ON HIS SOUL.
cudjoe 10 years ago

Sad news and may he rest in peace. what is the Accra district chief executive doing about this. the millennium? city what a shame!

Sad news and may he rest in peace. what is the Accra district chief executive doing about this. the millennium? city what a shame!
Owusu k 10 years ago

Who should take responsibility for such a tragedy? Guess what? The ministry of education. He should be made to resign, then all schools including public and private should be mandated to construct decent toilets. Failure to d ...
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Who should take responsibility for such a tragedy? Guess what? The ministry of education. He should be made to resign, then all schools including public and private should be mandated to construct decent toilets. Failure to do so, licenses should be revoked. Period. Enough is enough.
Akwasi 10 years ago

OH GHANA!!!

50 YEARS AFTER INDEPENDENCE & PIT LATRINES???

THIS IS A NATIONAL DISGRACE.

OH GHANA!!!

50 YEARS AFTER INDEPENDENCE & PIT LATRINES???

THIS IS A NATIONAL DISGRACE.
EZEKIEL 10 years ago

What about those who don't have EVEN THE PIT LATRINE and shit on the Beach ??
We should ELECT our OWN DCEs and so on. I'M SURE meaningful development will come FASTER!!
The District Councils could DO a better job IF given t ...
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What about those who don't have EVEN THE PIT LATRINE and shit on the Beach ??
We should ELECT our OWN DCEs and so on. I'M SURE meaningful development will come FASTER!!
The District Councils could DO a better job IF given the Chance!
BABY 10 years ago

SO SORRY WHO GAVE THE SCHOOL THE PERMIT TO OPERATE WITHOUT A TOILET

SO SORRY WHO GAVE THE SCHOOL THE PERMIT TO OPERATE WITHOUT A TOILET
VAVIOTO 10 years ago

THIS IS WHAT WILL HAPPEN. MUSLIMS LIKE VOTING FOR NDC TOO MUCH. YOU SEE NO DEVELOPMENT AT NIMA YET MUSLIMS HAD THE GUT AND LOVE TO BE VOTING FOR NDC WHERE WE HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL PARTY LIKE THE NPP WHICH CAN DELIVER THE GOOD ...
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THIS IS WHAT WILL HAPPEN. MUSLIMS LIKE VOTING FOR NDC TOO MUCH. YOU SEE NO DEVELOPMENT AT NIMA YET MUSLIMS HAD THE GUT AND LOVE TO BE VOTING FOR NDC WHERE WE HAVE A DEVELOPMENTAL PARTY LIKE THE NPP WHICH CAN DELIVER THE GOODS FOR THE COUNTRY.

PLEASE POOR MUSLIMS, REVISE YOUR VOTING PATTERN AND PLAN FOR BETTER DEVELOPMENT. NPP IS THE ONLY PARTY WHICH CAN DEVELOP THE ZONGOS AND NOT NDC WHICH IS FULL OF PROPAGANDA TALKS ONLY.

IT IS VERY UNFORTUNATE AND A PITY, THIS CHAP COULD BE THE PRESIDENT OF GHANA ONE DAY BUT CARELESSLY DIED JUST LIKE THAT.
Jay - UK 10 years ago

Was NPP not in power for 8 years with K4 as the leader?

Did Akuffo Addo not reside there as a politician while in Government for all those years and still in politics?

Equally, there are other prominent politicians livi ...
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Was NPP not in power for 8 years with K4 as the leader?

Did Akuffo Addo not reside there as a politician while in Government for all those years and still in politics?

Equally, there are other prominent politicians living there who flatly do not care about the community apart from filling their pockets with stolen monies for projects.

Voters must hold people representing them responsible and accountable for such issues. it does not matter which party you vote for but the goal must be the same. To make them accountable and responsible.

Surely, someone must take responsibility for this and resign humbly.
ODENEHO KASAFADIE DWASO 10 years ago

NNIPABI AGYEME THEY DONT WANT TO REPORT THE CASE TO THE POLICE .SCHOOL AUTHORITIES AND PARENT MUST ARRESTED MAY BE THEIR ARE AWARED OF SUCH CRIMINALITY.SEBE ....AN ANIMAL HAVE AN OWNER.COMMON LATRINE PIT HUMAN BEING CANNOT CO ...
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NNIPABI AGYEME THEY DONT WANT TO REPORT THE CASE TO THE POLICE .SCHOOL AUTHORITIES AND PARENT MUST ARRESTED MAY BE THEIR ARE AWARED OF SUCH CRIMINALITY.SEBE ....AN ANIMAL HAVE AN OWNER.COMMON LATRINE PIT HUMAN BEING CANNOT CONTRUCT IT WELL.WHAT ARE YOU COLLECTING SCHOOL FEE FOR.NSEMFO AHI
Alone 10 years ago

Just too bad

Just too bad
commissioner 10 years ago

ARE THE POLITICIANS LISTENING..

ARE THE POLITICIANS LISTENING..
COS 90 10 years ago

May the good God saves his soul and my condolences to the bereaved family. Private schools are only interested in the money from parents and guardiens, no good facilities for these students. GES must close all the private sch ...
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May the good God saves his soul and my condolences to the bereaved family. Private schools are only interested in the money from parents and guardiens, no good facilities for these students. GES must close all the private schools without all the facilities.
nana 10 years ago

Poor boy

Poor boy
AKASI MARTHA NZEMA 10 years ago

8-YEAR OLD PUPIL FALLS TI HIS DEATH IN SCHOOL'S PIT LATRINE; VERY VERY SAD. "KWAME NKRUMAH SAID I WILL MAKE NIMA CITY WITHIN A CITY" THE SAME GHANAIANS REJECTED HIM, AND NIMA IS STILL NIMA. "HOLY SPIRIT" LEAD PRESIDENT MAHA ...
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8-YEAR OLD PUPIL FALLS TI HIS DEATH IN SCHOOL'S PIT LATRINE; VERY VERY SAD. "KWAME NKRUMAH SAID I WILL MAKE NIMA CITY WITHIN A CITY" THE SAME GHANAIANS REJECTED HIM, AND NIMA IS STILL NIMA. "HOLY SPIRIT" LEAD PRESIDENT MAHAMA TO FOLLOW NKRUMAH VISION, AAAAAAA AMEN.
OLDMAN GYASI 10 years ago

OH Ghana hmm what a country.Our politicians has failed the country totally.How can a 8 year old school boy fall in a PIT LATRINE while the foolish politicians are enjoying themselves with the tax payers money?Where are the s ...
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OH Ghana hmm what a country.Our politicians has failed the country totally.How can a 8 year old school boy fall in a PIT LATRINE while the foolish politicians are enjoying themselves with the tax payers money?Where are the school inspectors?
JANE 10 years ago

IT;S STRANGE THE GHANAIANS, ESPECIALLY INNOCENT SCHOOL CHILDREN OBLIVIOUS TO SUCH DANGERS, STILL USE PIT LATRINES IN THIS 21ST CENTURY.

MEANWHILE, GHANA'S POLITICIANS/"LEADERS" CONTINUE TO LOOT WHATEVER DEVELOPMENT FUNDS A ...
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IT;S STRANGE THE GHANAIANS, ESPECIALLY INNOCENT SCHOOL CHILDREN OBLIVIOUS TO SUCH DANGERS, STILL USE PIT LATRINES IN THIS 21ST CENTURY.

MEANWHILE, GHANA'S POLITICIANS/"LEADERS" CONTINUE TO LOOT WHATEVER DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AND LOANS THEY LAY HANDS ON.

GHANAIANS URGENTLY NEED ANOTHER BLOODY JUNE 4 REVOLUTION.
JANE 10 years ago

IT;S STRANGE THAT GHANAIANS, ESPECIALLY INNOCENT SCHOOL CHILDREN OBLIVIOUS TO SUCH DANGERS, STILL USE PIT LATRINES IN THIS 21ST CENTURY.

MEANWHILE, GHANA'S POLITICIANS/"LEADERS" CONTINUE TO LOOT WHATEVER DEVELOPMENT FUNDS ...
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IT;S STRANGE THAT GHANAIANS, ESPECIALLY INNOCENT SCHOOL CHILDREN OBLIVIOUS TO SUCH DANGERS, STILL USE PIT LATRINES IN THIS 21ST CENTURY.

MEANWHILE, GHANA'S POLITICIANS/"LEADERS" CONTINUE TO LOOT WHATEVER DEVELOPMENT FUNDS AND LOANS THEY LAY HANDS ON.

GHANAIANS URGENTLY NEED ANOTHER BLOODY JUNE 4 REVOLUTION.
Kwasi Mahunu 10 years ago

This is your BETTER Ghana agenda.

This is your BETTER Ghana agenda.
JANE 10 years ago

THE LUGGAGE CONVEYOR BELT AND IMMIGRATION DESKS AT KIA ARRIVALS & DEPARTURE HALLS LOOKS LIKE GHANA IS STILL LANGUISHING IN THE 18TH CENTURY.

THIS WAS PROCURED WHEN MIKE HAMMAH WAS MINISTER OF TRANSPORT.

NO WONDER OUR D ...
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THE LUGGAGE CONVEYOR BELT AND IMMIGRATION DESKS AT KIA ARRIVALS & DEPARTURE HALLS LOOKS LIKE GHANA IS STILL LANGUISHING IN THE 18TH CENTURY.

THIS WAS PROCURED WHEN MIKE HAMMAH WAS MINISTER OF TRANSPORT.

NO WONDER OUR DEAR GHANA CONTNUES TO BE RULED BY BUSH CRIMINALS CALLED POLITICIANS.

THAT HIDEOUS CONVEYOR BELT LOOKS MORE HORRIBLE THAN THE ONE AT KHARTOUM, SUDAN AIRPORT, YET GHANA IS SAID TO BE THE GATEWAY TO THE "DARK CONTINENT" OF AFRICA..
Alex London 10 years ago

The death of Kamel is a blood stain on the hands and souls all politicians in Ghana who scramble for power not to serve but to be served. I thought pit latrines can only the found in the farm villages. But not in Nima a subur ...
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The death of Kamel is a blood stain on the hands and souls all politicians in Ghana who scramble for power not to serve but to be served. I thought pit latrines can only the found in the farm villages. But not in Nima a suburb of the nation capital.
What have city authority and for that matter the minister of education got to say about this incident?

My sympathy goes to the family who has been it down very badly.

This is a country which celebrates over fifty years of independence and yet pupils are being educated under trees and the most appalling school buildings. The death of Kamel is a national shame.

With this incident I find it so difficult to rap myself with the flag of Ghana. For I have nothing to be proud in the manner which Kamel died.
NII 10 years ago

We still use pit latrines in the capital while politicians loot the nation's coffers?

We still use pit latrines in the capital while politicians loot the nation's coffers?
Jeff, uk 10 years ago

These are some of the things that should occupy GH, not the ugly political noises being made everyday in those flysheets and radio stations.

These are some of the things that should occupy GH, not the ugly political noises being made everyday in those flysheets and radio stations.
Jim 10 years ago

How did this happen? Ghana is like a village. The whole country has failed this twelve year old.Our leaders have failed by given such money to Wayomy instead of building a good foundation for the generation to come.

How did this happen? Ghana is like a village. The whole country has failed this twelve year old.Our leaders have failed by given such money to Wayomy instead of building a good foundation for the generation to come.
Agyeman 10 years ago

A pit latrine in Accra schools? Oh God help Ghana.

A pit latrine in Accra schools? Oh God help Ghana.
Kofi Asamoah USA. 10 years ago

I think we have school inspectors for that school.
What happend? Has this inspector ever inspected this latrine pit?
What was this persons recommendations.
The HIPC fund for this school,who was in charge.
Bring all to ...
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I think we have school inspectors for that school.
What happend? Has this inspector ever inspected this latrine pit?
What was this persons recommendations.
The HIPC fund for this school,who was in charge.
Bring all to book.
What a shame.
ipain 10 years ago

this modern Ghana,my GOD

this modern Ghana,my GOD

8-year-old pupil falls to his death in school’s pit latrine

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