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    Market patrol in Balad [Image 22 of 44]

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    A narrow market street or bazaar with metal roll-down shutters on both sides, indicating the shops are closed. A small group of people — appearing to include an adult in traditional white headwear, a person in black clothing, and a child — are walking away from the camera down the alley. Arabic script is visible on a sign or awning overhead, and the street shows signs of wear and debris.

    BALAD, IRAQ

    01.08.2009

    Photo by Sgt. Kani Ronningen 

    Joint Combat Camera Center Iraq

    An Iraqi man walks his son and daughter down an alley in downtown Balad, Iraq, on Jan. 8, 2009.

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    Date Taken: 01.08.2009
    Date Posted: 05.09.2012 08:00
    Photo ID: 143557
    VIRIN: 090108-A-5049R-102
    Resolution: 2784x1848
    Size: 2.33 MB
    Location: BALAD, IQ
    Web Views: 95
    Downloads: 10

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