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- ↑ Karl-Heinz Erdmann (2013-03-13). Perspectives of Human Action: Environment and Ethics. Springer.
- ↑ "Guinea: Former Minister and Diplomat Lamine Capi Kamara Celebrated and Named "Living Human Treasure of Guinea" by CIRD". Siaminfos. 2024-02-25. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
