A young Dinka man in a cattle camp near Rumbek, South Sudan keeps his AK-47 close.
A young Dinka man in a cattle camp near Rumbek, South Sudan keeps his AK-47 close. This photo illustrates the commonality of weaponry even in remote cattle camps like this one. South Sudan has endured generations of civil war. A Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the Government of Sudan in Khartoum and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement was signed only in January 2005. Despite the peace agreement, ordinary people - men, women, and children - carrying their AK-47s in the market or on main roads is a common sight. Given this context, gunfights in bars or even between families during civil disputes are also normal. Particularly in ethnic Dinka areas where Dinka sub-tribes traditionally clash, carrying an AK-47 or other firearm is simply a means of protection.
Size: 3350px × 5025px
Location: Near Akot, South Sudan, Africa
Photo credit: © Irene Abdou / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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