# Photographer captures 12-year-old war victim’s recovery in hospital

A photograph by Alessio Mamo shows a 12-year-old child wounded in conflict recovering in a hospital. The image personalizes the devastating impact of war on civilians, especially children. It underscores the ongoing human cost of armed conflicts around the world.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/jul/22/a-12-year-old-casualty-of-war-recovers-in-hospital-alessio-mamo-best-photograph) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:48:38 GMT