Rina Begum returned to her ravaged home in Kashmir after fleeing violent artillery fire, revealing the destructive nature of the conflict between India and Pakistan. The recent escalation followed a militant attack that resulted in multiple casualties, aggravating tensions which have existed since 1947. Begum described this situation as the most fierce she has experienced, witnessing her community suffering from recurring violence and destruction. With both nations historically intertwined in disputes over Kashmir, the cycle of conflict continues to affect innocent civilians like her.
A week after fleeing artillery fire from across the border, Rina Begum returned to find her home in Kashmir devastated. The walls were cracked, the roof crumbling, windows blown inward... It felt like my ears would burst from the explosions...
Collection
[
|
...
]