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How has the earthquake affected the UN mission in Haiti?

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The earthquake in Haiti has put tremendous strain on the United Nations. It is helping to coordinate the mammoth relief effort after suffering a major blow to its own mission.

The UN peacekeeping mission was deployed to Haiti in 2004 and helped rebuild the country after a period of political turmoil.

Barbara Plett reports on how the role of the UN has changed.

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