Diamond Mines

Kono district in the east of Sierra Leone is the third largest exporter of diamonds. In the Koidu city, mines can be seen everywhere. After spending few days in minor mines, I got the opportunity to visit the biggest mine of its kind. Over 300 people were working there, usually for one food daily. The conditions were reminding me of modern slavery.. But since there is no work in post-war Sierra Leone, people do not have other choice if they do not want to starve.

Equipment: Nikon D200, Nikon 12-24mm/f4, Nikon 35mm/f2D, Nikon 50/f1.8, Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 D

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Woman Working In Diamond Mines, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Woman Working In..

Searching For Diamonds Using Seruca, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Searching For Diamonds..

Searching For Diamonds Using Seruca, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Searching For Diamonds..

Digging For Diamonds, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Digging For Diamonds

Muddy Body Of A Worker Of Diamond Mine's, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Muddy Body Of A Worker..

Removing Water From Diamond Mines, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Removing Water From..

Transporting Soil In Diamond Mines, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Transporting Soil In..

Workers In Diamond Mines, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Workers In Diamond Mines

Worker In Diamond Mines, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Worker In Diamond Mines

Worker Taking A Rest, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Worker Taking A Rest

Muddy Face Of A Worker In Diamond Mines, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Muddy Face Of A Worker..

Repairing Seruca, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Repairing Seruca

Working In Diamond Mines, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Working In Diamond Mines

Workers Trying To Move A Huge Stone, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Workers Trying To Move..

Working In Diamond Mines, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Working In Diamond Mines

Diamonds In Diamond Office, Diamond Mines, Sierra Leone

Diamonds In Diamond..