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Benhaffhaf twins Hassan and Hussein are celebration 10 years since their separation following a 16 hour operation on April 7 2010. Photo: Angie Benhaffhaf

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Message of hope from Benhaffhaf twins as ‘little fighters’ mark 10 years since separation surgery
The family of Ireland’s miracle twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf has issued a message of hope to mark the 10th anniversary of their separation surgery.

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Honours for surgeon who separated conjoined twins

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Twin celebration as little fighters light up city

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Separate, but still a team

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‘Dream come true’ as twins arrive home with family

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Celebrations continue for Cork twins
Little fighters ‘all set for normal life’

TWINS Hassan and Hussein Benhaffhaf could be home within days to begin leading a normal life.

Sat, 22 May, 2010

Twins’ parents appeal for privacy as boys recover

THE parents of Irish twins Hassan and Hussein Benhaffhaf have appealed to the media for privacy as their babies continue their recovery after last week’s separation surgery.

Tue, 13 Apr, 2010

Bedside vigil as conjoined twins undergo surgery

THE parents of Ireland’s conjoined twins maintained a bedside vigil into the early hours this morning as surgeons continued the complex procedure to separate their “little miracles”.

Thu, 08 Apr, 2010

800 bikers saddle up for Little Fighters

UP TO 800 bikers are set to hit the road this weekend to raise funds for Ireland’s conjoined twins.

Fri, 05 Mar, 2010

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