HUMAN TRAFFICKING2
A series of photos taken in the poor neighbourhood of Sultan Ahmet in Istanbul-Turkey.
Istanbul is considered one of the biggest stops for illegal immigrants from the poor east on their way to the richer Euorpe.
As rough as they are these children are being trafficked to Euorpe with or without a parent.
A photo essay to come soon.
In the Hey, leave those kids alone. photo essay.
5 Responses
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On 15 July 2008 Anjelikka Kowalski said:
he looks kind of old for this
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On 15 July 2008 Steven Heipel said:
Anjelikka, he's probably way too young for much else he's experienced, so it evens out, perhaps!
P7, I hope you are really proud of this series -- it is great stuff -
On 15 July 2008 Warren Mangione gave props:
The pacifier sucking is a sign of lack of emotional development. Emotionally he is probably around 2-3 yo. He looks to be about 6 or so. It shows the unseen effects of such a life. Sad.
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On 16 July 2008 Vidyavati Chandan gave props:
he is making me cry!
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On 16 July 2008 Linda Merz gave props:
You have done it yet again. Amazing photos that really tug at my heart.
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