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- ↑ "Kidnapped. Raped. Married. The extraordinary rebellion of Ethiopia's abducted wives". The Independent. London. 2010-03-17.
- 1 2 Kristof, Nicholas D.; Sheryl WuDunn (2009). Half the sky: turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide. Knopf. ISBN 978-0-307-26714-6 . Retrieved 2010-07-30.
- 1 2 ""Half the Sky LIVE" will show in theaters Thursday only | San Diego Gay & Lesbian News". Sdgln.com. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
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- ↑ Kristof, Nicholas D.; Sheryl WuDunn (2009). Half the sky: turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide, pg. 66. Knopf. ISBN 978-0-307-26714-6 . Retrieved 2010-07-30.
- ↑ Ethiopia to pay $150,000 to raped girl - BBC News
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