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The Wider Image: Nigerias restive north
Two girls dressed in hijabs walk away from a house along the railway line in Zaria, in Kaduna state, Nigeria, February 2, 2016. Sectarian tensions are rising in Nigerias Muslim north, where hundreds of Shi ites were killed in clashes with the army in the town of Zaria in December, according to Shi ites and rights groups. Following the clashes, bulldozers sent by the state levelled Shi ite shrines, a cemetery and offices in the deeply divided town. The region is already grappling with an insurgency waged by the jihadist Boko Haram group. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde PICTURE 01 OF 20 - SEARCH " ZARIA AFOLABI" FOR ALL 20 IMAGES TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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This powerful photo captures the reality of life in Nigeria's restive north, specifically in Zaria, Kaduna state. In the image, two young girls dressed in hijabs are seen walking away from a house along a railway line. The date is February 2,2016. The region has been plagued by sectarian tensions, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the violence that has unfolded there. Just months prior to this picture being taken, hundreds of Shi'ites were killed in clashes with the army in Zaria. As a result of these clashes, bulldozers sent by the state leveled Shi'ite shrines, offices, and even a cemetery. Adding to an already volatile situation is the presence of Boko Haram – an extremist group responsible for an ongoing insurgency throughout Nigeria. The combination of religious conflict and terrorism creates an atmosphere filled with fear and uncertainty for those living in this part of the country. Despite these challenges, however, we see resilience through these two young girls walking along the railway line. Their hijabs symbolize their faith and cultural identity amidst adversity. This photograph not only highlights their determination but also sheds light on how daily life continues despite such turmoil. Photographer Afolabi Sotunde skillfully captures both hope and despair within one frame - reminding us all that even amid chaos; humanity persists.
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