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Senegal

Landmine survivors

In Casamance, Senegal, there is a popular saying: “Landmines are extraordinary weapons: they don’t eat and they never sleep.” Landmine survivors documents the struggles of 11 victims of the drawn-out conflict in Casamance. It is the story of an entire generation. Amanda Brinegar interviewed each victim in March 2011 and edited the video footage for the project. Felipe Jacome took the photos.

Amanda Brinegar interviewed each survivor and provided the video editing for the project. Felipe Jacome captured the accompanying photos.

View the film.