Thursday, June 29, 2006

The Gate

Main Gate of Sta. Cruz Cemetery. Visits day.
June 2006. East Timor, Dili.

Sta. Cruz cemetery

All evidence of the 1991 massacre
has been erased from Sta. Cruz cemetery.
But not from timorese minds.
June 2006. East timor, Dili.

D. Bosco refugee camp

Hundreds of families share everything. Food,
clothes, intimissy. For how long?
June 2006. East Timor, Dili.

D. Bosco refugee camp

While he sleeps, outside the camp, houses are
being burnt and hatred between Loro Monu
and Loro Sae groups is growing. June 2006.
East Timor, Dili.

D. Bosco refugee camp

Life continues. Maybe the child will be born
home. Maybe not. June 2006. East Timor, Dili.

D. Bosco refugee camp

More than 10.000 people found shelter at D.
Bosco refugee camp running away from
the anger of gangs attacking their homes.
June 2006.
East Timor, Dili.

He who waits...

The line to get a bag of rice (per person) was
more than 1 km long. Hours, days... waiting.
June 2006. East Timor, Dili.

Rice distribution

A woman asks an australian troop for some
water while waiting for here turn to get a bag
of rice. East Timor, Dili.

Better here than home

East Timor, Dili. People try to find some security
near australian troops at Dili International Airport.