Reference :
V-P-SO-E-00881
Date :
07/09/2017
Caption :
Eyl. The days start at 4:30 a.m., as the fishermen enter the waters immediately after the morning prayers.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
ICRC website, photo gallery “Somalia: Fishing in an old “pirate” town”, 2 October 2017
“Almost a decade ago, Eyl was a “pirate hub” that inspired books and the blockbuster movie “Captain Philips.” Further back, at the turn of the 20th century, the city served as a bastion for the forces of Sayyid Mohammed Abdullah Hassan (known as the "Mad Mullah"). Several forts of the period mark the town’s landscape. Eyl today offers both a rich history and beautiful shorelines and golden beaches. For the locals, throughout time, fishing has been a mainstay.
Eyl is one of three coastal towns in Somalia where the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is working with the local small-scale fishing community to help increase their productivity. The assistance includes fishing gear, boat engines and solar-powered freezers.”
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
3920x2943
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
