In just over a week, the volatile components behind Sudan's division into two nations — oil, religion, ethnic rivalry, guerrilla militias, disputed borders — have burst into war. TIME photographer Dominic Nahr has been on assignment in South Sudan's ironically named Unity State, whose northern edge includes disputed boundaries with its enemy Sudan — one of which is marked only by a white cargo container.
I am posting this because it sums up the confusion and futility of war. The photographs are stunning and the account of this photojournalist's challenges is fascinating.
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Heart-breaking… I’m afraid I don’t have any more words.
I agree. Broke my heart too. I had some very good Sudanese friends once, and learnt a lot about that country and its culture. Such sweet people, such a tragedy.
Oil and greed… it’s amazing the influence they have on shaping a country.
I am sure books have been written on the subject. They don’t shape a country in any positive ways, that I can think of…
Futile indeed but war will continue. It is the only certainty.
The photo of the soldier covered in oil, and the people hiding in caves, made me so sad.