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Bakara animal market Once notorious for being both the site of Black Hawk Down, in which 18 American soldiers were killed in 1993, and later as an al-Shabaab stronghold, Bakara market is now slowly losing its past notoriety and becoming better known for its thriving economy. In the district’s animal market, thousands of goats are now brought each morning, where they are sold on to later be slaughtered for their meat.
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ABOVE: A Somali man stands in Bakara Animal Market watching over a herd of goats. In the district’s animal market, thousands of goats are now brought each morning, where they are sold on to later be slaughtered for their meat. RIGHT, TOP to BOTTOM: A man carries his money earned from selling goats at the Bakara Animal Market in Mogadishu. Due to an extended period of peace, Somalia’s currency has slowly appreciated over the last year. Mogadishu’s peace has allowed for many businesses to thrive and businessmen to start up new businesses.
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RIGHT: A herd of goats eat grass brought in for them, while waiting to be sold at Bakara Animal Market. BELOW: A Somali man stands in front of his herd of goats in the early morning, waiting for customers. BOTTOM, LEFT to RIGHT: Two men sit outside of Bakara Animal Market in the morning early light. A Somali man, in front of his goats, shouts to another goat owner in order make sure their herds don’t get too close together. Having finished for the day, a goat owner readies his remaining stock to be taken back home. www.amisom-au.org Click to watch video
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