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The longest train across the Sahara dates back to the 1960s, when rich deposits of iron ore were discovered in northern Mauritania. A railway was built to transport raw material from the mine in Zouérat to the port of Nouadhibou. Today, people travelling this route go about 704 kilometres through one of the world’s most inhospitable landscapes. With one passenger car, which is not affordable to all, many travel for twenty hours on mounds of iron ore, across the three kilometres of train carriages.

I am a documentary photographer studying at the Academy of Art in Szczecin, Poland. I focus on documenting world events and personal stories. My work has been recognized at the XXXVII Eddie Adams Workshop and shortlisted for the Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant. In Poland, I received first place in National Geographic’s 20th Grand Competition and awards at FotoArtFestival and Exhibit Yourself at the CCA. I believe that through my projects, I can help bring local issues to a wider audience.